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Posted by Dr.Bruin on December 10, 2025 at 13:17:44

In Reply to: Says he’s taken 3 cognitive evaluations this year posted by Dr.J on December 10, 2025 at 09:27:50

It is possible, though rare, to score 30/30 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) even with a dementing illness like Alzheimer's, as some patients, especially those on cognitive-enhancing drugs, can mask early deficits, or the illness might not yet significantly impact the specific areas tested, highlighting the MMSE's limitations as a screening tool for early dementia.



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