Illiterates represent a significant proportion of the world's population. Written language not
only plays a role in mediating cognition, but also extends our knowledge of the world. Two …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is associated with memory impairment and altered peripheral
metabolism. Mounting evidence indicates that abnormal signaling in a brain-periphery …

This study aims to systematically review the evidence on the accuracy of the Montreal
Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test for diagnosing HIV–associated neurocognitive disorders …

Abstract The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a cognitive screening instrument
developed to detect mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It is a simple 10 min paper and pencil …

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the scoring obtained by an instrument, which evaluates the ability
to read and understand items in the health care setting, according to education and age …

The authors report the incidence of dementia in a community-dwelling Brazilian population.
In 1997, 1656 individuals aged 65 years or more, the majority being of very low educational …

As heterogeneidades educacional e cultural da população brasileira condicionam
características peculiares ao diagnóstico da doença de Alzheimer (DA) no Brasil. Este …

Written by a foremost expert in the field, this hands-on, evidence-based guide describes how
to conduct a comprehensive forensic neuropsychological evaluation and provide expert …

O declínio da capacidade cognitiva (DCC) decorre dos processos fisiológicos do
envelhecimento normal ou de um estágio de transição para as demências. Estudos …

Abstract The Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R) is a highly sensitive
and specific tool for the detection of mild dementia. It is particularly useful in differentiating …