[Differential diagnoses in dementia development]

Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2024 Mar;149(5):240-254. doi: 10.1055/a-2116-0759. Epub 2024 Feb 13.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In clinical practice, dementia must be distinguished from other disorders of cognition, social behavior, and emotional control. A dedicated stepwise diagnosis must differentiate reversible causes with urgent need for action from slowly progressive processes.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cognition
  • Dementia* / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans