New diagnostic criteria shine light on early dementia mimics

New diagnostic criteria shine light on early dementia mimics
UK academics and clinicians have collaborated to develop a diagnostic definition of the widely recognised but poorly understood condition, Functional Cognitive Disorder (FCD). Credit: University of Bristol

Experts estimate up to one third of people attending specialist memory clinics could have a condition that is commonly mistaken for early dementia.

In a paper published in the journal, Brain, UK academics and clinicians have collaborated to develop a diagnostic of the widely recognized but poorly understood condition, Functional Cognitive Disorder (FCD).

Dr. Harriet Ball from the University of Bristol, first author of the paper, said providing

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