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Treatable dementias.

M E Mahler, J L Cummings, D F Benson

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |June 1, 1987
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    Dementia, an acquired intellectual impairment, can stem from reversible causes. Early evaluation and targeted dementia treatment are crucial for managing cognitive decline and improving patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Gerontology
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Dementia was historically considered irreversible.
    • Recent understanding views dementia as a syndrome with potentially reversible causes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of evaluating dementia for treatable conditions.
    • To outline current approaches to dementia management.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on dementia etiology and treatment.
    • Clinical syndrome recognition and diagnostic evaluation.

    Main Results:

    • Dementia can result from both irreversible and reversible conditions.
    • Prompt evaluation can identify treatable causes of intellectual deterioration.

    Conclusions:

    • Recognizing dementia necessitates assessment for reversible factors.
    • Treatment strategies include addressing curable dementias and providing supportive care for progressive cases.