Mild cognitive impairment: a risk indicator of later dementia, or a preclinical phase of the disease?
Deficit on Episodic and Visual Memory at least 1.5 SD below T = 50 are preclinical manifestations of dementia in subjects with complain of memory loss. The use of broad neuropsychological batteries and the quantitative assessment of deficits is essential to identify and predict the risk of dementia.
In patients with stable severe COPD, it was possible to increase activity by regular phone calls without performing previous rehabilitation. Increased activity resulted in increased exercise capacity and quality of life within 2 weeks, underlining the effectiveness of continued motivational support in patients with severe COPD.