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Mild Cognitive Impairment—Does it lead to Alzheimer’s disease? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? For answers to these questions, check the article, “Identifying the Differences: Normal Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease.” The article reports on a presentation at an Alzheimer’s disease education conference by Kirsten Fleming, Ph.D., a professor at the University of California, Irvine. It is posted on the Web site under Medical Conditions: Alzheimer’s/Dementia.