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“Test Your Memory” Self Test But Should Be Professionally Evaluated
For decades, the mini-mental state examination has been the gold standard of "quick exams" given by mental health professionls. This test is one that is generally part of an examination given when diagnosing dementia. While the test alone isn't conclusive, it's been considered a very good tool.
Enter a new test called "Test Your Memory" or TYM Like the mini-mental, this test evaluates cognitive ability and can be self-administered. Researchers say it is faster and more accurate than curre...
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Expert & Community Posts
Coping Skills Series - #1A - Monitoring Your Interactions with Others
By Robin Cunningham , Health ExpertOn December 30, 2007, I submitted a SharePost about the bedrock on which all of my coping... Read more »
Testing 1, 2, 3
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health ExpertPregnancy Tracker: 20 weeks, 2 days Size of the Baby: 9 ounces Biggest Obstacle: Patience! ... Read more »
What to Expect During Your First Visit to the Doctor
By Paul Ballas , Health ExpertWhen I first meet patients who are suspected of having schizophrenia, many times they are unsure of... Read more »
A Study to Investigate Very Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Raises the Bar
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health ExpertI'm in an age group where people joke about their memories - sort of. There is always a little fear... Read more »
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease
By Christine Kennard , Health ExpertIn a recent SharePost someone asked about how Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed. So I am going to... Read more »
Health Guide
Depression diagnosis, screening tests
Most people who are depressed do not seek psychiatric help and must rely on their family doctor. Unfortunately, it is often difficult for a primary care doctor to recognize the problem if... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Prognosis
PrognosisThe physical severity of chronic fatigue syndrome varies. Most commonly, patients with CFS report that they have trouble fulfilling both home and work responsibilities.CFS sufferers... Read more »Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosis
Multiple sclerosis is characterized by recurring neurologic episodes that are due to multiple lesions (injured areas) in different locations in the central nervous system. The diagnostic... Read more »Insomnia: Diagnosis
Diagnosing sleep disturbance and its cause is the most important step in restoring healthy sleep. However, there is little agreement, even among experts, on the best methods for effectively... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis
It is very difficult to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Even experts do not have a clear definition of what chronic fatigue actually is or what mechanisms in the brain or nervous system... Read more »Images
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Treating Childhood Mental Disorders
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Fatty Foods and Memory Decline
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July 15, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire). ? People who have superior language skills early in life may be less likely to develop the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease as... Read summary »
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