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Study shows cognitive decline is often undetected

10-27-2006 · EurekAlert!

Many patients over the age of 65 who are hospitalized with an acute illness experience a subtle change in their cognitive ability that often goes undiagnosed, untreated and under-reported. As a result, a patient's ability to make decisions about his or her medical treatment may be negatively impacted.

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