Almost a quarter of people who attend memory clinics have a poorly understood brain condition that is at risk of being overlooked or even misdiagnosed, according to a new study.
Experts say these patients—who are likely to have a condition known as functional cognitive disorder—can often be dismissed, told incorrectly they are at high risk of dementia, or even given an inaccurate diagnosis of the disease.
Scientists hope the findings will encourage health professionals to better treat the disorder, which is typically linked to problems with memory and concentration. It can also sometimes be accompanied by depression, anxiety, pain, or fatigue
The condition is caused by…
