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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neurology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dementia prevalence is rising globally, disproportionately affecting developing nations.
  • Effective healthcare services for the elderly are crucial to alleviate patient burdens.
  • Hospital diagnostic and treatment contributions are vital for managing dementia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate health records of dementia clinic patients.
  • To analyze data on demographics, clinical presentation, and diagnostic findings.
  • To identify patterns in cognitive assessments and follow-up care.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 246 dementia clinic patient records.
  • Inclusion criteria: patients aged ≥ 60 with cognitive symptoms.
  • Data collected: age, sex, occupation, reason for visit, lab results, cognitive tests (MMSE, MoCA, Clock Drawing), diagnoses, and follow-up visits.

Main Results:

  • The study population (n=246) had a mean age of 74.4 years, predominantly female (57.7%).
  • Memory problems were the main reason for presentation (96.7%).
  • Common diagnoses included Alzheimer-type dementia (67.9%) and mild cognitive impairment (19.9%).
  • Women showed higher Vitamin B12, higher LDL cholesterol, lower Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores, and fewer follow-up visits compared to men.

Conclusions:

  • Alzheimer's dementia and mild cognitive impairment are prevalent diagnoses in this clinic.
  • Significant differences in cognitive scores and health markers exist between genders.
  • Further research into gender-specific dementia care and management is warranted.