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. 2004 Mar 11;6(1):30.

Should older adults be screened for cognitive impairment?

Soo Borson  1
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Should older adults be screened for cognitive impairment?

Soo Borson. MedGenMed. .

Abstract

Cognitive screening for the elderly

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