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Progression to Dementia in Patients with Isolated Memory Loss
Lancet 349:763-765, Bowen,J.,et al, 1997
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Article Abstract
During follow-up,48%(n=10)of patients with isolated memory loss developed dementia compared with 18%(n=36)of the comparison group.The neuropsychological tests did not predict which patients would progress to dementia.Patients with severe isolated memory loss have an increased risk of developing dementia and should be closely followed-up.
 
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