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ReviewCells2024

Navigating the Alzheimer's Biomarker Landscape: A Comprehensive Analysis of Fluid-Based Diagnostics.

Elsa El Abiad, Ali Al-Kuwari, Ubaida Al-Aani, Yaqoub Al Jaidah, Ali Chaari

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Review in Cells, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Elsa El AbiadWeill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Qatar Foundation, Education City, Doha P.O. Box 24144, Qatar.ORCID 0009-0009-7393-9098
Ali Al-KuwariWeill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Qatar Foundation, Education City, Doha P.O. Box 24144, Qatar.ORCID 0009-0009-9538-0774
Ubaida Al-AaniWeill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Qatar Foundation, Education City, Doha P.O. Box 24144, Qatar.ORCID 0009-0005-5441-2988
Yaqoub Al JaidahWeill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Qatar Foundation, Education City, Doha P.O. Box 24144, Qatar.ORCID 0009-0006-7186-4721
Ali ChaariWeill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Qatar Foundation, Education City, Doha P.O. Box 24144, Qatar.ORCID 0000-0003-0171-143X

Funding

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar SRMP-7-6452
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlzheimer's disease (AD) affects a significant portion of the aging population, presenting a serious challenge due to the limited availability of effective therapies during its progression. The disease advances rapidly, underscoring the need for early diagnosis and the application of preventative measures. Current diagnostic methods for AD are often expensive and invasive, restricting access for the general public. One potential solution is the use of biomarkers, which can facilitate early detection and treatment through objective, non-invasive, and cost-effective evaluations of AD. This review critically investigates the function and role of biofluid biomarkers in detecting AD, with a specific focus on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), blood-based, and saliva biomarkers.

resultsCSF biomarkers have demonstrated potential for accurate diagnosis and valuable prognostic insights, while blood biomarkers offer a minimally invasive and cost-effective approach for diagnosing cognitive issues. However, while current biomarkers for AD show significant potential, none have yet achieved the precision needed to replace expensive PET scans and CSF assays. The lack of a single accurate biomarker underscores the need for further research to identify novel or combined biomarkers to enhance the clinical efficacy of existing diagnostic tests. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-learning (DL) tools present promising avenues for improving biomarker analysis and interpretation, enabling more precise and timely diagnoses.

conclusionsFurther research is essential to confirm the utility of all AD biomarkers in clinical settings. Combining biomarker data with AI tools offers a promising path toward revolutionizing the personalized characterization and early diagnosis of AD symptoms.

Indexed as

Alzheimer DiseaseBiomarkersHumansSalivaBiomarkersAlzheimer’s disease (AD)artificial intelligence (AI)bloodcerebrospinal fluid (CSF)saliva

Identifiers

PMID39594648
PMCPMC11593284

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