Research
One-hour test could help doctors better spot memory problems
The Brief
- A one-hour test is reported as a way to help doctors better spot memory problems.
- The expected worldwide rise in all-cause dementia is about 152.8 million by 2050.
- Disease-modifying therapies such as anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies are expected to increase demand on neurologists and memory clinics.
Why it matters
Faster memory assessment could help clinics cope with rising demand as dementia treatments expand.
Who’s affected
- neurologists and memory clinic staff
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- #memory
- #neurology
- #cognitive testing
- #diagnostics
With the expected worldwide rise in all-cause dementia to approximately 152.8 million by the year 2050 and the potential for disease-modifying therapies such as anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies, there will be an increased demand on neurologists and memory clinics to rapidly…