[Specialized memory consultation. Value and evaluation after 2 years of functioning].
Disorders of memory are a frequent cause of consultation and are observed in dementias, in some depressive syndromes and in normal ageing. The specialized memory consultation is based on two successive examinations: one by a neurologist, the other by a psychologist, using standardized batteries of tests. In 100 consecutive subjects, 3 main groups of about 20 to 30 individuals each could be identified: dementia syndromes, psychiatric disorders and age-related disorders of memory. The remaining subjects had various diseases. In subjects with memory complaints a psychometric evaluation performed by a team of specialists seems to be the only means of refining the diagnosis enough for a personalized management. In addition, the specialized consultation team acquires the knowledge that will help it, in the future, to lay down the bases of medical prevention of pathological cerebral ageing.
Mahieux
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Service des Maladies du Système nerveux, Hôpital Tenon, Paris.
Moulignier
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Michelet
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Manifacier
M J
MJ
Guillard
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D000375:Aging; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Consultation spécialisée de la mémoire. Intérêt et bilan de 2 années de fonctionnement.