New mental status exam detects mild impairment
The Saint Louis University Mental Status or “SLUMS” exam may be superior to the traditional Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in detecting mild cognitive impairment, according to a report released this month.
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New mental status exam detects mild impairment. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The Saint Louis University Mental Status or "SLUMS" exam may be superior to
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