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By Hole Ousia Posted on January 25, 2015January 15, 2023

Evidence to back dementia screening is still lacking

This week’s BMJ provides a useful overview of the issue of screening for dementia. I have always argued that a push for “early” diagnosis, using what are in effect screening … Continue reading Evidence to back dementia screening is still lacking

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