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Diagnosis
A definitive test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, even in patients showing signs of dementia, has not yet been developed. A number of expert groups have developed criteria to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease and rule out other disorders.A diagnosis often involves answering questions about the patient:
- Do psychologic tests indicate dementia?
- Does the patient have deficits in two or more areas of mental functi...
Expert & Community Posts
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How Does Alzheimer's Differ from Other Types of Dementia?
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