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A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Published on: January 11, 2020
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Mild Cognitive Impairment in Clinical Practice: A Review Article
Sukanya Jongsiriyanyong1, Panita Limpawattana2
11 Health Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Bangkok, Thailand.
American Journal of Alzheimer'S Disease and Other Dementias
|August 3, 2018
Summary
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a stage between normal aging and dementia. Lifestyle changes like aerobic exercise can help preserve cognition and prevent progression to dementia.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neurology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Cognitive decline in the elderly presents a spectrum from normal aging to dementia.
- Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical predementia stage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current evidence on mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- To discuss diagnostic criteria, management, and preventive interventions for MCI.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of up-to-date evidence on MCI.
- Analysis of studies on cognitive preservation in predementia stages.
Main Results:
- Diagnostic criteria for MCI due to Alzheimer's disease, vascular cognitive impairment, and Parkinson disease were examined.
- Lifestyle modifications, including aerobic exercise, are effective in preserving cognitive function.
- Aerobic exercise can decrease the rate of progression to dementia and aid frailty prevention.
Conclusions:
- Various etiologies contribute to MCI.
- Proactive interventions, particularly lifestyle modifications like aerobic exercise, are crucial for cognitive health in aging populations.
- Preserving cognition in predementia stages is achievable through evidence-based strategies.
Keywords:
Alzheimer’s diseaseMCIcognitive impairmentfrailtygeriatric syndromeminor neurocognitive disorderpredementiaMore Related Videos
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