On September 19, Netease Smart News reported that scientists worldwide are working on ways to detect Alzheimer’s at its earliest stages. Early diagnosis is crucial because it allows patients to access treatments that can slow the progression of the disease and gives them time to manage their legal and financial affairs. While some researchers focus on blood tests or cerebrospinal fluid analysis, others are exploring new technologies to spot early warning signs. However, a team from the University of Bari in Italy believes artificial intelligence could be the key to early detection.
The Italian researchers developed an AI algorithm capable of identifying subtle structural changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer’s up to 10 years before symptoms appear. They trained the system using 67 MRI scans — 38 from Alzheimer’s patients and 29 from healthy individuals. The AI analyzed small regions of the brain and mapped the connections between neurons. After training, they tested the model on 148 participants, including 48 diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and 48 with mild cognitive impairment, who later developed the disease.
The AI achieved an 86% accuracy rate in diagnosing Alzheimer’s and an 84% success rate in detecting mild cognitive impairment, making it a powerful tool for early detection. However, the study was limited to data from the Alzheimer’s Neuroimaging Initiative at the University of Southern California. As more data becomes available and the technology advances, AI could become even more precise, potentially offering a non-invasive method for early Alzheimer’s screening.
This breakthrough highlights the growing role of AI in medical diagnostics. With further research and validation, such systems could one day become a standard part of routine health checkups, helping doctors catch diseases like Alzheimer’s before they progress too far. For now, it's an exciting step forward in the fight against this devastating condition.
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