How AI could revolutionize early detection of dementia
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Artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool in monitoring brain health and detecting dementia early. By analyzing patterns in brain scans, cognitive tests, and even speech, AI can identify subtle signs of cognitive decline that may go unnoticed by traditional methods. Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed a new technique for analyzing routine EEG recordings to detect brain activity linked to neurodegenerative diseases. These AI-powered insights into brain activity could lead to earlier diagnoses, allowing for timely interventions and improved disease management, ultimately improving patient outcomes in the fight against dementia.
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Wentao Li, Yogatheesan Varatharajah, Ellen Dicks, Leland Barnard, Benjamin H Brinkmann, Daniel Crepeau, Gregory Worrell, Winnie Fan, Walter Kremers, Bradley Boeve, Hugo Botha, Venkatsampath Gogineni, David T Jones, Data-driven retrieval of population-level EEG features and their role in neurodegenerative diseases, Brain Communications, Volume 6, Issue 4, 2024, fcae227, https://doi.org/10.1093/braincomms/fcae227
Additional Reading
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/09/24/alzheimers-detection-ai-technology-advances/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731141001.htm