Trump Passed A Cognitive Exam. What Does That Really Mean?

GINA KOLATA, NY Times: Science
Fri, 01/19/2018 - 3:37pm

The exam, called the Moca, is widely used in doctor’s offices, but it is not sophisticated enough to diagnose mental decline, experts say.

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