5-Minute test improves dementia diagnosis and treatment in primary care settings.

5-Minute Test Enhances Dementia Care in Primary Settings: A new study in Nature Medicine reveals a five-minute assessment paired with recommendations built into electronic medical record systems led to a three-fold improvement in dementia diagnosis and treatment in primary care patients. The "5-Cog paradigm," developed by Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System researchers, enhances the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and dementia, offering a better approach for initial treatment.