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Chief Concern Series: Assessing Cognitive Changes

The Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology Education

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Meet The Hosts And Today’s Focus
1:06
Why Early Cognitive Evaluation Matters
2:10
Common Referrals And Chief Complaints
3:31
Parsing Domains: Memory, Attention, Executive
6:35
Visual Spatial Clues And Orientation
7:27
Patient Versus Informant Reports
10:24
(Cont.) Patient Versus Informant Reports
11:12
Multifactorial Causes And Reversibility
12:48
Core Neurodegenerative Patterns
15:19
Frontotemporal Signs In Behavior And Language
18:04
Mood, Meds, Sleep, And Substances
22:52
Exam Pearls And MRI Value
25:47
Quick Cognitive Tests With High Yield
29:11
Biomarkers: CSF, PET, And Blood
33:44
Using Legacy Drugs Wisely
36:26
Lifestyle Levers And Risk Reduction
39:42
Resources, Registries, And Closing
The Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology Education
Chief Concern Series: Assessing Cognitive Changes
Jan 28, 2026 Episode 71
Michael Kentris

We walk through a practical approach to evaluating cognitive change with Dr. Seth Gale, from fast domain-based questions and high-yield screening to when, and how, to utilized imaging and biomarkers meaningfully. We also cover reversible factors, older medications used in dementia management, lifestyle changes that can benefit, and how new Alzheimer’s treatments shift urgency in making a definitive diagnosis.


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