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June 2021 PMID 33604998

Mild cognitive impairment: To diagnose or not to diagnose.

Kate N Wang, Amy T Page, Christopher D Etherton-Beer

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25
Peak: 7 in Mar 2021
across 4 sources since Feb 2021

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Feb 2021 – Jul 2022

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Many discussions revolve around the debate over medicalizing MCI, with comments questioning the value of diagnosis, such as 'Why medicalise something we don’t have a treatment for?' Their tone reflects caution, emphasizing uncertainties and ethical considerations. Examples like questions about the usefulness of diagnosis for patients highlight a cautious interest, with some engagement evident in the exploration of risks versus benefits.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions express skepticism about diagnosing MCI, questioning its medicalization without clear treatment options.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate curiosity, focusing on issues like patient benefit and the implications of diagnosis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by raising questions about risks, benefits, and the broader impact of diagnosing MCI, demonstrating thoughtful consideration.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions seem to influence perceptions about the importance and consequences of diagnosing MCI but do not suggest a transformative shift in practice.

Abstract in brief

  • Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) involves a slight decline in cognitive function that doesn't yet qualify as dementia, sparking debate about whether it should always be diagnosed.
  • Some individuals with MCI improve or remain stable, while others may progress to dementia, but current treatments focus mainly on managing other health conditions and exercise.
  • Due to limited evidence on effective treatments and uncertainty about the long-term importance of diagnosing MCI, the value of diagnosing this condition is still unclear.]
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Dr Kate Wang
@KateNWang · X

Thrilled that my paper was mentioned at #PSA22SYD @AmyTPage @cd_ethertonbeer Why medicalise something we don’t have a treatment for? See full article: https://t.co/dP2AxIFcd9 https://t.co/07RYwhulIb

Jul 29, 2022 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 580 followers View post →
AusJAgeing
@AgeingJ · X

Mild cognitive impairment: To diagnose or not to diagnose https://t.co/O12lhNgLev

Mar 21, 2021 · 5 likes · 5 shares · 924 followers View post →
Amy Page
@AmyTPage · X

Is Mild Cognitive Impairment a diagnosis that's useful to patients? @KateNWang @cd_ethertonbeer https://t.co/sV3T3qzrO0

Feb 19, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,005 followers View post →
Happy _Researcher
@HappyResearch66 · X

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Jun 28, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 4 followers View post →
Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
@MIPS_Australia · X

#NeuroTPA @AmyTPage @KateNWang researchers ask: Should we diagnose Mild Cognitive Impairment (#MCI)? What are the risks/benefits? How will a diagnosis benefit the patient? #TPATuesday https://t.co/s4CtwUQvfx https://t.co/9rRLoY2awn

Mar 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,838 followers View post →
A/Prof Jed Montayre
@JedMontayre · X

RT @AgeingJ: Mild cognitive impairment: To diagnose or not to diagnose https://t.co/O12lhNgLev

Mar 21, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,910 followers View post →

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COHERENT
@CoherentRx · X

RT @KateNWang: Thrilled that my paper was mentioned at #PSA22SYD @AmyTPage @cd_ethertonbeer Why medicalise something we don’t have a treat…

Jul 29, 2022 · 2 shares · 123 followers View post →
UWA WA Centre for Health & Ageing (WACHA)
@UWAHealthAgeing · X

RT @KateNWang: Thrilled that my paper was mentioned at #PSA22SYD @AmyTPage @cd_ethertonbeer Why medicalise something we don’t have a treat…

Jul 29, 2022 · 2 shares · 612 followers View post →
Dr Kate Wang
@KateNWang · X

Thrilled that my paper was mentioned at #PSA22SYD @AmyTPage @cd_ethertonbeer Why medicalise something we don’t have a treatment for? See full article: https://t.co/dP2AxIFcd9 https://t.co/07RYwhulIb

Jul 29, 2022 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 580 followers View post →
COHERENT
@CoherentRx · X

RT @HappyResearch66: Some interesting aged care articles https://t.co/ExoaMgzALu https://t.co/9KKEjTcOJx https://t.co/xnqmf3JFUE https://t.…

Jul 13, 2022 · 1 share · 123 followers View post →
Happy _Researcher
@HappyResearch66 · X

Some interesting aged care articles https://t.co/ExoaMgzALu https://t.co/9KKEjTcOJx https://t.co/xnqmf3JFUE https://t.co/ipZIjC0yVF https://t.co/TUbLojpkZt https://t.co/mWaRKsWAkG https://t.co/EKORxrgxxK https://t.co/T1k38ydRSs

Jun 28, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 4 followers View post →
Keke
@Keke98765321 · X

Mild cognitive impairment: To diagnose or not to diagnose https://t.co/ziwcix3sYw

Mar 16, 2022 · 9 followers View post →
Jane Sims
@JaneSims9 · X

RT @AgeingJ: Mild cognitive impairment: To diagnose or not to diagnose https://t.co/O12lhNgLev

Apr 29, 2021 · 5 shares · 107 followers View post →
Dr Kate Wang
@KateNWang · X

RT @MIPS_Australia: #NeuroTPA @AmyTPage @KateNWang researchers ask: Should we diagnose Mild Cognitive Impairment (#MCI)? What are the risk…

Mar 23, 2021 · 1 share · 580 followers View post →
Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
@MIPS_Australia · X

#NeuroTPA @AmyTPage @KateNWang researchers ask: Should we diagnose Mild Cognitive Impairment (#MCI)? What are the risks/benefits? How will a diagnosis benefit the patient? #TPATuesday https://t.co/s4CtwUQvfx https://t.co/9rRLoY2awn

Mar 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,838 followers View post →
Roshan Gunathilake | Lake Macquarie Geriatrics
@LGeriatrics · X

RT @AgeingJ: Mild cognitive impairment: To diagnose or not to diagnose https://t.co/O12lhNgLev

Mar 22, 2021 · 5 shares · 6 followers View post →
NZAG
@NZGerontology · X

RT @AgeingJ: Mild cognitive impairment: To diagnose or not to diagnose https://t.co/O12lhNgLev

Mar 21, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,197 followers View post →
QualiCareNZ
@NzQuali · X

RT @AgeingJ: Mild cognitive impairment: To diagnose or not to diagnose https://t.co/O12lhNgLev

Mar 21, 2021 · 5 shares · 39 followers View post →
A/Prof Jed Montayre
@JedMontayre · X

RT @AgeingJ: Mild cognitive impairment: To diagnose or not to diagnose https://t.co/O12lhNgLev

Mar 21, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,910 followers View post →
AusJAgeing
@AgeingJ · X

Mild cognitive impairment: To diagnose or not to diagnose https://t.co/O12lhNgLev

Mar 21, 2021 · 5 likes · 5 shares · 924 followers View post →
Dr Kate Wang
@KateNWang · X

RT @AmyTPage: Is Mild Cognitive Impairment a diagnosis that's useful to patients? @KateNWang @cd_ethertonbeer https://t.co/sV3T3qzrO0

Feb 19, 2021 · 1 share · 580 followers View post →
Amy Page
@AmyTPage · X

Is Mild Cognitive Impairment a diagnosis that's useful to patients? @KateNWang @cd_ethertonbeer https://t.co/sV3T3qzrO0

Feb 19, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,005 followers View post →