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- The search for reversible causes of dementia is now a standard part of patient care, but true reversibility is uncommon.
- The article evaluates the effectiveness of various laboratory tests and addresses frequently considered conditions like normal-pressure hydrocephalus and vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Focusing too much on reversible treatments may lead healthcare providers to overlook important support for patients with irreversible dementia and their families.
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The search for "reversible causes" in the patient presenting with dementia has become a routine part of medical care. This article reviews evidence as to the prevalence of reversibility and concludes that actual reversal of dementia by treatment is rare. In this context, the utility of specific laboratory investigations is discussed, and commonly sought conditions, such as normal-pressure hydrocephalus and B12 deficiency, are reviewed. Overemphasis on reversibility risks neglect of the assistance physicians can provide to patients suffering from irreversible conditions and their families.
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