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cognitive impairment

[kog-ni-tiv im-pair-muhnt] / ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv ɪmˈpɛər mənt /


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In addition, the analysis focused on predicting cognitive impairment over relatively limited periods rather than estimating a person's lifetime risk.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

He did have very mild cognitive impairment, but no dementia diagnosis.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

It’s possible to have cognitive impairment or even dementia and still have testamentary capacity.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Researchers at the University of Florida found that glucosamine use was associated with a greater likelihood that mild cognitive impairment would progress to dementia.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

Mild cognitive impairment, often shortened to MCI, describes measurable problems with memory or thinking that are greater than expected with normal aging but do not necessarily interfere substantially with everyday life.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026


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