A Longitudinal Evaluation of the Pattern of Social Cognition Impairment in Brazilians With Alzheimer's Disease

CONCLUSION: The stable pattern in SC functioning over 12 months in AD suggests that this neurocognitive domain may be influenced more by emotional processing than by cognitive impairment. In addition, the SC predictors showed that the investigation of different points of view enables a more global understanding, contributing to better and more targeted treatment for the patient.PMID:37916936 | DOI:10.1097/WAD.0000000000000588

Source: Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders - November 2, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tatiana Teresa Belfort Almeida Dos Santos Marcela Moreira Lima Nogueira Isabel Barbeito Lacerda Michelle Brandt Aline Tavares de Lucena Rogeria Rangel Julia Gaigher Felipe Oliveira Marcia Cristina Nascimento Dourado Source Type: research