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A cohort study of 54 adults with Down syndrome (age ≥40) evaluated the NTG-EDSD screening tool for dementia/mild cognitive impairment, testing various scoring thresholds for sensitivity and specificity. While the tool shows promise for initiating clinical conversations and identifying need for further evaluation, it lacks sufficient standalone diagnostic accuracy for reliable dementia screening in this population.
This clinical review examines the prevalence and mechanisms underlying comorbidity between autism spectrum disorder, eating disorders, and PTSD when occurring alongside personality disorders, noting that such combinations typically increase symptom severity and suicide risk. Evidence-based treatments exist but novel approaches are needed, with future research prioritizing ASD-personality disorder trajectories and trauma-informed interventions addressing emotion dysregulation and patient engagement.