| Theme | Dementia in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Early and differential diagnosis of dementia | |
| Publish Date | 2011/07 | |
| Author | Katsuya Urakami | Section of Environment and Health Science, Department of Biological Regulation, School of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University |
| [ Summary ] | The increasing number of patients with dementia may become a serious social problem. Therefore, early diagnosis and early treatment are now necessary. Early diagnosis can provide information on this condition to family members, caregivers, and medical providers. Furthermore, it is important for doctors to detect the early manifestations of dementia. In conclusion, a quick, simple screening test for dementia, which also helps determine the form of the condition, is introduced. | |