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ArticleAlzheimer's research & therapy2024

The role of perfusion, grey matter volume and behavioural phenotypes in the data-driven classification of cognitive syndromes.

Ashwati Vipin, Bernett Teck Kwong Lee, Dilip Kumar, See Ann Soo, Yi Jin Leow, Smriti Ghildiyal, Faith Phemie Hui En Lee, Saima Hilal, Nagaendran Kandiah

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ashwati Vipin *Dementia Research Centre (Singapore), 11 Mandalay Road, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, 308232, Singapore.
Bernett Teck Kwong Lee *Centre for Biomedical Informatics, 11 Mandalay Road, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 308232, Singapore.
Dilip KumarDementia Research Centre (Singapore), 11 Mandalay Road, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, 308232, Singapore.
See Ann SooDementia Research Centre (Singapore), 11 Mandalay Road, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, 308232, Singapore.
Yi Jin LeowDementia Research Centre (Singapore), 11 Mandalay Road, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, 308232, Singapore.
Smriti GhildiyalDementia Research Centre (Singapore), 11 Mandalay Road, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, 308232, Singapore.
Faith Phemie Hui En LeeDementia Research Centre (Singapore), 11 Mandalay Road, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, 308232, Singapore.
Saima HilalSaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Tahir Foundation Building, 12 Science Drive 2, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, 117549, Singapore.
Nagaendran KandiahDementia Research Centre (Singapore), 11 Mandalay Road, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, 308232, Singapore. Nagaendran_Kandiah@ntu.edu.sg.ORCID 0000-0001-9244-4298
Nanyang Technological University · SGNational University of Singapore · SG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe use of structural and perfusion brain imaging in combination with behavioural information in the prediction of cognitive syndromes using a data-driven approach remains to be explored. Here, we thus examined the contribution of brain structural and perfusion imaging and behavioural features to the existing classification of cognitive syndromes using a data-driven approach.

methodsStudy participants belonged to the community-based Biomarker and Cognition Cohort Study in Singapore who underwent neuropsychological assessments, structural-functional MRI and blood biomarkers. Participants had a diagnosis of cognitively normal (CN), subjective cognitive impairment (SCI), mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Cross-sectional structural and cerebral perfusion imaging, behavioural scale data including mild behaviour impairment checklist, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale data were obtained.

resultsThree hundred seventy-three participants (mean age 60.7 years; 56% female sex) with complete data were included. Principal component analyses demonstrated that no single modality was informative for the classification of cognitive syndromes. However, multivariate glmnet analyses revealed a specific combination of frontal perfusion and temporo-frontal grey matter volume were key protective factors while the severity of mild behaviour impairment interest sub-domain and poor sleep quality were key at-risk factors contributing to the classification of CN, SCI, MCI and dementia (p < 0.0001). Moreover, the glmnet model showed best classification accuracy in differentiating between CN and MCI cognitive syndromes (AUC = 0.704; sensitivity = 0.698; specificity = 0.637).

conclusionsBrain structure, perfusion and behavioural features are important in the classification of cognitive syndromes and should be incorporated by clinicians and researchers. These findings illustrate the value of using multimodal data when examining syndrome severity and provide new insights into how cerebral perfusion and behavioural impairment influence classification of cognitive syndromes.

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Alzheimer DiseaseCognitive DysfunctionDementiaBiomarkersBrainCognitionCohort StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGray MatterHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedPerfusionPhenotypeBiomarkersBehaviourCognitive syndromesData-driven classificationGrey matter perfusionGrey matter volumeNeuroimaging

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PMID38368378
PMCPMC10874041
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