The value of radiomics features of white matter hyperintensities in diagnosing cognitive frailty: a study based on T2-FLAIR imaging.

Journal: BMC medical imaging
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: White matter hyperintensities (WMHs) are closely associated with cognitive frailty (CF). This study aims to explore the potential diagnostic value of WMHs for CF based on radiomics approaches, thereby providing a novel methodology for the early diagnosis and timely intervention of CF.

Authors

  • Qinmei Liao
    School of Medical Imaging, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China.
  • Xihao Hu
    School of Medical Imaging, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China.
  • Zhiqiong Jiang
    Department of Gerontology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637002, China.
  • Xiaoyun Huang
    Center for Systems Biology, Intelliphecy, Main Building, Beishan Industrial Zone, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
  • Jiacheng Guo
    School of Medical Imaging, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China.
  • Yuanzhong Zhu
    School of Medical Imaging, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, China.
  • Wenjing He
    Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Related Systemic Diseases Artificial Intelligence Screening Technology, Ophthalmology Department, the People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, China.