Neuropsychological Language Tests in Dementia Diagnosis in English-Speaking Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Outpatients
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Assessment and diagnosis of dementia in Hispanic and non-Hispanic white outpatients.
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عنوان ژورنال: Applied Neuropsychology: Adult
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2327-9095,2327-9109
DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2014.978451