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Mild cognitive impairment – Detection & diagnosis: Part 1


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In this episode:

  • The importance of accurately diagnosing mild cognitive impairment early
  • Lifestyle & CVD risk factor modification are important with the Mediterranean diet, and medical food Souvenaid showing benefits if taken daily for three years
  • The importance of reducing the burden of anticholinergic agents being taken
  • Soon there will be monoclonal antibody therapy aimed at reducing amyloid plaque, which has delayed progression of cognitive impairment, however accurate diagnosis will be required to access these agents
  • We believe the patient can die with the disease, and not because of the disease

Expert: Prof Michael Woodward AM, Geriatrician

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