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- initialism mini-mental state examination
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The MMSE is the most widely used cognitive screening tool because it is easy to administer, tracks changes easily, is widely accepted, and is available in more than 50 languages; however, it is not sensitive to mild dementia, and is influenced by age, education, and language skills.
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The verdict: The AD8 test worked as well as the CDR and better than the commonly used MMSE.
Family, friends may detect early Alzheimer's better than traditional test 2010
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Taking into account other signs of dementia, such as people's scores on memory tests, the researchers estimated that the AD8 missed only five participants with early dementia, compared with 74 for the MMSE.
Family, friends may detect early Alzheimer's better than traditional test 2010
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The researchers assessed 257 older adults for Alzheimer's using the CDR, MMSE and AD8 tests.
Family, friends may detect early Alzheimer's better than traditional test 2010
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Alternatively, a widely used low-tech test called the Mini-Mental State Examination (or MMSE for short) can assess a person's memory, understanding and ability to carry out simple tasks.
Family, friends may detect early Alzheimer's better than traditional test 2010
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The verdict: The AD8 test worked as well as the CDR and better than the commonly used MMSE.
Family, friends may detect early Alzheimer's better than traditional test 2010
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Alternatively, a widely used low-tech test called the Mini-Mental State Examination or MMSE for short can assess a person's memory, understanding and ability to carry out simple tasks.
Family, friends may detect early Alzheimer's better than traditional test 2010
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Taking into account other signs of dementia, such as people's scores on memory tests, the researchers estimated that the AD8 missed only five participants with early dementia, compared with 74 for the MMSE.
Family, friends may detect early Alzheimer's better than traditional test 2010
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Relatively simple "neurocognitive" testing, including the use of standardized mental status scales such as the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), can help screen patients and determine whether further evaluation by a specialist is indicated.
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The researchers assessed 257 older adults for Alzheimer's using the CDR, MMSE and AD8 tests.
Family, friends may detect early Alzheimer's better than traditional test 2010
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