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AI model predicts Alzheimer's conversion using multi-modal data

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Researchers have developed a deep learning model to predict the conversion time to Dementia of Alzheimer's Type (DAT) using multi-modal data. The study analyzed MRI, genetic, and cognitive/demographic/cerebrospinal fluid (CDC) data from 401 subjects in the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) database. Findings indicated that genetic features contributed the least to survival analysis, while CDC features were most influential. Combining MRI and genetic data improved predictions, but adding CDC data alone yielded comparable or better results than complex multi-modal combinations, suggesting that cognitive test results are highly effective predictors. AI

IMPACT This research demonstrates the potential of deep learning in medical prognostics, suggesting that accessible data like cognitive tests can be highly predictive for diseases like Alzheimer's.

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  1. arXiv cs.CV TIER_1 English(EN) · Ghazal Mirabnahrazam, Da Ma, C\'edric Beaulac, Sieun Lee, Karteek Popuri, Hyunwoo Lee, Jiguo Cao, James E Galvin, Lei Wang, Mirza Faisal Beg, the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative ·

    Predicting Time-to-conversion for Dementia of Alzheimer's Type using Multi-modal Deep Survival Analysis

    arXiv:2205.01188v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Dementia of Alzheimer's Type (DAT) is a complex disorder influenced by numerous factors, but it is unclear how each factor contributes to disease progression. An in-depth examination of these factors may yield an accurate estimate…

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