Tuesday, March 25, 2014

USPSTF: No Proven Value in Cognition Screening

Sorry, but I vehemently disagree with this. I want to know as soon as possible so I can put my dementia prevention program into overdrive.  I think a lot of this is because there is no decent pharmacological intervention and they stupidly have not been reading all the research on small daily activities that can help. They are almost as stupid as the stroke medical world. Throw up your hands in defeat before you have even started the game.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Geriatrics/44914?
Routine screening of all older individuals for cognitive impairment is not supported by the available evidence, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded.

More at link.

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