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AI breakthrough improves Alzheimer’s predictions
 AI breakthrough improves Alzheimer’s predictions |
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| The Rundown: Researchers from Cambridge University just developed a new AI tool that can predict whether patients showing mild cognitive impairment will progress to Alzheimer’s disease with over 80% accuracy. |
| The details: |
| The AI model analyzes data from cognitive assessments and MRI scans — eliminating the need for costly, invasive procedures like PET scans and spinal taps.The tool categorizes patients into three groups: those likely to remain stable, those who may progress slowly, and those at risk of rapid decline.The AI accurately identified 82% of cases that would progress to Alzheimer’s and 81% of cases that would remain stable, significantly reducing misdiagnosis rates.The AI’s predictions were validated using 6 years of follow-up data and were tested on memory clinics in several countries to prove global application. |
| Why it matters: With a rapidly aging global population, the number of dementia cases is expected to triple over the next 50 years — and early detection is a key factor in how effective treatment can be. With AI’s prediction power, a new era of proactive treatment may soon be here for those struggling with cognitive decline. |