Vale FAC, Balieiro AP, Silva-Filho JH. Memory complaint scale (MCS). Proposed tool for active systematic search.
Dement Neuropsychol 2012;
6:212-218. [PMID:
29213800 PMCID:
PMC5619332 DOI:
10.1590/s1980-57642012dn06040004]
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Abstract
Subjective Memory Complaints (SMC) are frequent among adults and elderly and are
associated with poor quality of life. The etiology and clinical significance of
SMCs are unclear, but these complaints are associated with objective cognitive
decline or with depression, anxiety and psychosocial stressors. Biological and
physiological brain alterations resembling those in Alzheimer's Disease have
been found in SMC. SMC can evolve with different outcomes and represent the
initial symptom or a risk factor of dementia. Active systematic search can be
useful for early screening of candidates for preventive or therapeutic
interventions.
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