Research
Visual tests could indicate cognitive decline—study
The Brief
- A new study in the journal Brain Sciences reports that simple visual tests may be an early indicator of cognitive decline.
- The reported finding concerns cognitive decline as a possible precursor to dementia.
- Coverage is based on a single Medical Xpress report of the study.
Why it matters
If simple visual tests can flag early cognitive decline, they could offer a low-cost way to identify people who may need further assessment before dementia symptoms are obvious.
Who’s affected
- researchers in cognitive health and dementia
- clinicians and people concerned about cognitive decline
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- #dementia
- #visual tests
- #brain health
- #early detection
Simple visual tests could be an early indicator of cognitive decline, a precursor to dementia, according to a new study published in the journal Brain Sciences.
Timeline
Medical Xpress reports on the new study published in Brain Sciences
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Visual tests could indicate cognitive decline—study