Regional Cerebral Atrophy Contributes to Personalized Survival Prediction in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Multicentre, Machine Learning, Deformation-Based Morphometry Study.

Journal: Annals of neurology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Accurate personalized survival prediction in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is essential for effective patient care planning. This study investigates whether grey and white matter changes measured by magnetic resonance imaging can improve individual survival predictions.

Authors

  • Isabelle Lajoie
    Douglas Mental Health University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Sanjay Kalra
    Department of Computing Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
  • Mahsa Dadar
    Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.