Both the MMSE and SLU's screening tool –- the Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) –- indicate to doctors when they should pursue further testing in diagnosing dementia.

Fetterman reportedly scored 28 out of 30 on the SLUMS test, and a score between 27 and 30 is typically considered normal for a high school graduate, the Inquirer reported.The campaign has not ...

A screening tool for dementia developed by Saint Louis University geriatricians appears to work better in identifying mild cognitive problems in the elderly than the ...

St. Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS): The SLUMS is similar to the MoCA but is more sensitive in detecting early or milder cognitive decline. These screening tests have a scoring ...

The Saint Louis University Mental Status or "SLUMS" exam may be superior to the traditional Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in detecting mild cognitive impairment, according to a report ...