Executive Dysfunction in MCI: Subtype or Early Symptom
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Executive Dysfunction in MCI: Subtype or Early Symptom
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may take several forms, and amnestic MCI (aMCI) has been recognized as an early stage of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Impairment in executive functions including attention (eMCI) may be indicative of several neurodegenerative conditions. Executive impairment is frequently found in aMCI, it is significant for prognosis, and patients with eMCI may go on to develop AD....
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2090-8024,2090-0252
DOI: 10.1155/2012/936272