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11460413

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
23
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-7-19
pubmed:abstractText
Forgetfulness is defined as a subjectively bothersome impairment of the ability to recall facts that are unequivocally known to be stored in the memory. Objectifiable memory deficits may accompany numerous physical and neurological illnesses, but may also be seen in depressive states. Below average-for-age cognitive performances that do not reach the level of dementia are referred to as mild cognitive impairment, which in some cases represents a pre-dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease. Its recognition and differentiation from age-related performance deficits is now possible using simple, but sensitive neuropsychological tests. An important aim of the diagnostic work-up is the recognition of potentially reversible causes. For this purpose, physical examination and laboratory investigations are helpful. Structural and functional imaging procedures can provide information about cerebral causes. Biochemical indicators of neurogenerative processes are currently being developed. Cognitive training measures possibly have only a small and temporary effect. In patients with mild cognitive impairment, nootropic agents apparently have a symptomatic effect. Whether antidementia agents are capable of stopping the progress of mild cognitive impairment to full-blown dementia is currently being investigated in ongoing trials.
pubmed:language
ger
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
1438-3276
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:day
7
pubmed:volume
143
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
23-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2001
pubmed:articleTitle
[Forgetfulness and light cognitive impairment. What can the physician still tolerate?].
pubmed:affiliation
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, TU München.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract