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Leonard Berg

1927 – 2007

American neurologist

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Lived 1927 – 2007 (aged 79–80). Leonard Berg was a neurologist.

Leonard Berg (1927 – January 15, 2007) was a neurologist at Washington University in St. Louis and a specialist in dementia and Alzheimer's disease. He was instrumental in the development of the Clinical Dementia Rating scale, a tool commonly used in research of these diseases.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Berg studied at Washington University, earning both his undergraduate and medical degrees there. He became an assistant professor of clinical neurology there in 1956, and also maintained a private practice from 1972 to 1989. He became a professor of neurology and from 1985 to 1998 directed Washington's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. In 1985, he was also named president of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

During the 1980s, Berg helped develop a series of tests to assess a patient's level of dementia by determining their abilities in language, memory, and everyday tasks. A numerical scale was established, with a 0 corresponding to no symptoms and a 3 representing severe symptoms. The tool developed into the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale, and has gained wide acceptance in Alzheimer's disease research.

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Important facts

Born
1927
Birth century
Occupation
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
Awards
Bengt Winblad Lifetime Achievement Award in Alzheimer’s Disease Research

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leonard Berg?

American neurologist

When was Leonard Berg born?

Leonard Berg was born in 1927.

When did Leonard Berg die?

Leonard Berg died on 15 January 2007.

What was Leonard Berg's occupation?

Leonard Berg was a neurologist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leonard Berg

· Wikidata: Q6525118

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