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14 July 2014
The sensitivity and specificity of computerised or paper and pencil cognitive assessments
Improving timely dementia diagnosis is central to improving outcomes. In the UK, primary care is the gatekeeper to diagnostic services. Despite the importance of cognitive assessment in understanding the presentation of those with suspected dementia-related diseases, there is little standardisation of cognitive tests used across services and great variability in the sensitivity and specificity of these tests. Here, we present an economic model illustrating the effect of sensitivity and specificity of cognitive tests on the cost-effectiveness of the diagnostic pathway in the UK.
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14 July 2014
Cognitive Research Update - Olfactory identification deficits and associated response inhibition
New peer-reviewed papers added to the Cantab Bibliography within the last week.
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7 July 2014
Cognitive Research Update - The use of stimulant medications for non-core aspects of ADHD
New peer-reviewed papers added to the Cantab Bibliography within the last week.
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1 July 2014
Cognitive Research Update - Functional MRI correlates of visuospatial planning
New peer-reviewed papers added to the Cantab Bibliography within the last week.
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18 June 2014
Cognitive Research Update - Visual memory profiling with CANTAB in mild cognitive impairment
New peer-reviewed papers added to the Cantab Bibliography within the last week.
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2 June 2014
Cognitive Research Update - Evidence for a Role of Executive Functions in Learning Biology
New peer-reviewed papers added to the Cantab Bibliography within the last week.
