Olfactory testing in consecutive patients referred with suspected dementia

Olfactory testing in consecutive patients referred with suspected dementia

Abstract Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and early and accurate diagnosis is important. Olfactory dysfunction is an early sign of AD. The contribution by test of olfactory function has been surveyed in AD vs a line of conditions but remains to be settled in t...

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Main Authors: Ib Thrane Christensen, Elna-Marie Larsson, Ida E. Holm, Ole B.F. Nielsen, Stig Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease
Cognitive impairment
Olfactory dysfunction
Pocket smell test
Blinded study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0516-2

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