Mild Cognitive Impairment

In recent years, the syndrome of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has caught the attention of health care professionals. In the US, MCI has a prevalence rate of about 17%, which is double than that of AD (Graham et al., 1997). Petersen and team (2001) noted that those with MCI have a higher risk of progressing to AD. Scientists are studying whether MCI can be a transitional phase between aging and development into AD. The topic of MCI is of interest to scientists and researchers since such knowledge would help in the early detection of AD.

TAG: Impairment Cognitive Mild