Diagnosis in vascular dementia, applying ‘Cochrane diagnosis rules’ to ‘dementia diagnostic tools’

Quinn, T. J. and McCleery, J. (2017) Diagnosis in vascular dementia, applying ‘Cochrane diagnosis rules’ to ‘dementia diagnostic tools’. Clinical Science, 131(8), pp. 729-732. (doi: 10.1042/CS20170025) (PMID:28385828)

Abstract

In this issue of Clinical Science, Biesbroek and colleagues describe recent work on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based cerebral lesion location and its association with cognitive decline. The authors conclude that diagnostic neuroimaging in dementia should shift from whole-brain evaluation to focused quantitative analysis of strategic brain areas. This commentary uses the review of lesion location mapping to discuss broader issues around studies of dementia test strategies. We draw upon work completed by the Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group designed to improve design, conduct and reporting of dementia biomarker studies.

• Item Type: Articles (Editorial)
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Quinn, Professor Terry
• Authors: Quinn, T. J., and McCleery, J.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
• Journal Name: Clinical Science
• Publisher: Portland Press
• ISSN: 0143-5221
• ISSN (Online): 1470-8736
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Clinical Science 131(8):729-732
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher