Using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data for the early prediction of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.

Journal: The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Over 6 million patients in the United States are affected by Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Early detection of ADRD can significantly improve patient outcomes through timely treatment.

Authors

  • Sonia Akter
    Institute for Data Science and Informatics, University of Missouri, USA.
  • Zhandi Liu
    Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Missouri, USA.
  • Eduardo J Simoes
    Department of Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics and Medical Epidemiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States.
  • Praveen Rao
    Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States.