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The incidence of MCI differs by subtype and is higher in men: The Mayo Clinic Study of Aging


Rosebud O. Roberts, M.B.Ch.B. with the Division of Epidemiology, discusses a study that measured the incidence of MCI and its subtypes using published criteria. Results showed a statistically significant difference between incidence rates among men and women. The study also … Continue reading

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New England Journal of Medicine article explores mild cognitive impairment


In the June 2011 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D. with the Department of Neurology presents a case vignette highlighting mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Dr. Petersen presents evidence supporting various strategies, reviews formal … Continue reading

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