Evidence Lacking on Cognitive Impairment Screening in Older Adults
February 26, 2020 03:26 pm — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for cognitive impairment in older adults.
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