Study: Smartphone-Based Memory Tests Detect Cognitive Decline Faster Than Traditional Methods
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Summary
A study by DZNE in collaboration with German university hospitals and the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that smartphone- and tablet-based memory tests can detect cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) more quickly than conventional testing methods. The digital assessments capture subtle gradual decreases in cognitive performance, showing potential for use in clinical trials and routine clinical practice for dementia risk monitoring.
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· 3 pulledPeople with 'mild cognitive impairment' (MCI) are at higher risk of developing dementia.
Smartphone- or tablet-based memory tests can capture this subtle decline more quickly than conventional testing.
Study shows potential of digital assessment: application could be in clinical trials and clinical routine.
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