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Rapidly progressive dementia, prognosis in elderly, 83?
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Undetermined: Dementia is a progressive disease. At this point in time medication can only slow it down, not stop it. If you are asking if the dementia will continue, it probably will at the same rate.
Answered 11/2/2013
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Investigate: For any rapid progression, please search for reversible etiologies....
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