Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Alzheimer's Disease: Treatment01:22

Alzheimer's Disease: Treatment

193
Alzheimer's Disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disorder, is pathologically identified by amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles composed of tau protein. AD pharmacotherapy aims to manage cognitive symptoms, delay disease progression, and treat behavioral symptoms. The treatment is primarily symptomatic and palliative, with no definitive disease-modifying therapy available. Cholinesterase inhibitors, including donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), and galantamine (Razadyne), are...
193
Alzheimer's Disease: Overview01:26

Alzheimer's Disease: Overview

487
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a continually advancing neurodegenerative disorder, distinguished by escalating memory loss, cognitive dysfunction, and dementia. The disease unfolds in three stages: preclinical, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia. Its onset is insidious, and the progression gradual, with the cause not well explained by other disorders.
The clinical diagnosis of AD hinges on the presence of memory and other cognitive impairments. Biomarkers, such as changes in Aβ...
487

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Secure Fog Computing for Remote Health Monitoring with Data Prioritisation and AI-Based Anomaly Detection.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

An Interpretable Framework for Identifying Cerebral Microbleeds and Alzheimer's Disease Severity using Multimodal Data.

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference·2023
Same author

Hidden Markov model and Chapman Kolmogrov for protein structures prediction from images.

Computational biology and chemistry·2017
Same author

StrucBreak: A Computational Framework for Structural Break Detection in DNA Sequences.

Interdisciplinary sciences, computational life sciences·2016
Same author

MSuPDA: A Memory Efficient Algorithm for Sequence Alignment.

Interdisciplinary sciences, computational life sciences·2015
Same author

Performance evaluation of Warshall algorithm and dynamic programming for Markov chain in local sequence alignment.

Interdisciplinary sciences, computational life sciences·2014

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 4, 2025

Author Spotlight: Advancing Alzheimer's Research – Exploring Early Detection and Multi-Omics Approaches
09:47

Author Spotlight: Advancing Alzheimer's Research – Exploring Early Detection and Multi-Omics Approaches

Published on: December 15, 2023

1.0K

Convolutional neural network based data interpretable framework for Alzheimer's treatment planning.

Sazia Parvin1, Sonia Farhana Nimmy2, Md Sarwar Kamal3

  • 1Information Technology, Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, VIC 3072, Australia. saziap@gmail.com.

Visual Computing for Industry, Biomedicine, and Art
|January 31, 2024
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a new computer-based system that combines different types of patient information, such as brain scans, genetic data, and clinical records, to help identify Alzheimer's disease. By using advanced artificial intelligence, the system not only predicts the condition but also explains how it reached its conclusion, making it easier for doctors to understand and trust the results for better treatment planning.

Keywords:
Alzheimer’s diseaseGraphical genes treeLayer-wise relevance propagationMultimodalRegion-based convolutional neural networkSubmodular pick local interpretable model-agnostic explanationsMultimodal data analysisExplainable AIMedical imaging informaticsGenetic expression profiling

Frequently Asked Questions

More Related Videos

Lesion Explorer: A Video-guided, Standardized Protocol for Accurate and Reliable MRI-derived Volumetrics in Alzheimer's Disease and Normal Elderly
12:50

Lesion Explorer: A Video-guided, Standardized Protocol for Accurate and Reliable MRI-derived Volumetrics in Alzheimer's Disease and Normal Elderly

Published on: April 14, 2014

40.3K
Application of Granger Causality Analysis of the Directed Functional Connection in Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
08:43

Application of Granger Causality Analysis of the Directed Functional Connection in Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published on: August 7, 2017

7.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 4, 2025

Author Spotlight: Advancing Alzheimer's Research – Exploring Early Detection and Multi-Omics Approaches
09:47

Author Spotlight: Advancing Alzheimer's Research – Exploring Early Detection and Multi-Omics Approaches

Published on: December 15, 2023

1.0K
Lesion Explorer: A Video-guided, Standardized Protocol for Accurate and Reliable MRI-derived Volumetrics in Alzheimer's Disease and Normal Elderly
12:50

Lesion Explorer: A Video-guided, Standardized Protocol for Accurate and Reliable MRI-derived Volumetrics in Alzheimer's Disease and Normal Elderly

Published on: April 14, 2014

40.3K
Application of Granger Causality Analysis of the Directed Functional Connection in Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
08:43

Application of Granger Causality Analysis of the Directed Functional Connection in Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published on: August 7, 2017

7.9K

Area of Science:

  • Neurological disorders research within clinical neuroscience
  • Computational biology and Convolutional neural network applications in medical informatics

Background:

Current diagnostic limitations for Alzheimer's disease remain a significant challenge for clinicians worldwide. Prior research has shown that neurological decline often progresses rapidly, yet existing tools struggle to provide early detection. Scientists have previously relied on single-modality data, which often fails to capture the full complexity of the condition. That uncertainty drove the development of more robust computational approaches. Investigators have increasingly turned to artificial intelligence to bridge these gaps in patient assessment. No prior work had resolved the difficulty of integrating diverse biological and imaging data sources effectively. This gap motivated the exploration of multimodal frameworks to improve predictive accuracy. The field now seeks to move beyond simple classification toward systems that offer meaningful clinical insights.

Purpose Of The Study:

The aim of this study is to develop a framework that utilizes multimodal data to classify Alzheimer's disease. Researchers sought to address the limitations of existing diagnostic techniques that rely on single-modality inputs. The team focused on integrating tabular records, magnetic resonance imaging, and genetic information into a unified system. They aimed to create a solution that not only predicts the disease but also offers interpretability. This motivation stems from the need for medical professionals to understand the reasoning behind automated diagnostic outcomes. The authors intended to bridge the gap between complex machine learning models and clinical utility. They designed the framework to handle the rapid spread of the disorder by improving detection accuracy. The study addresses the challenge of making artificial intelligence results transparent for practical treatment planning.

Main Methods:

Review approach involved developing a comprehensive framework that merges disparate patient data types. The team utilized tabular records, magnetic resonance imaging, and genetic information as primary inputs. They constructed a knowledge graph to organize these diverse inputs during the pre-processing stage. Graph neural networks facilitated the creation of these structured knowledge representations. The researchers applied a region-based approach to transform imaging data into knowledge graph formats. They integrated various explainable artificial intelligence techniques to clarify the underlying decision-making processes. Layer-wise relevance propagation served to interpret the specific outcomes within the brain scans. Finally, the authors designed a digital dashboard to present these findings clearly to clinical experts.

Main Results:

Key findings from the literature indicate that the multimodal framework successfully classifies Alzheimer's disease by integrating diverse data sources. The authors report that their system effectively combines tabular data, magnetic resonance imaging, and genetic information. They demonstrate that the knowledge graph approach allows for the structured analysis of complex medical inputs. The researchers show that layer-wise relevance propagation provides clear insights into the features identified within brain images. They also observe that submodular pick local interpretable model-agnostic explanations successfully interpret tabular decision-making. The study confirms that graphical gene trees assist in identifying relevant genetic markers for the disease. The team highlights that the dashboard enables medical professionals to comprehend prediction results with greater ease. These results suggest that the framework provides a transparent and robust tool for disease prediction.

Conclusions:

The authors propose that integrating diverse data sources significantly enhances the classification of Alzheimer's disease. Synthesis and implications suggest that combining imaging, genetic, and tabular information provides a more comprehensive diagnostic view. The researchers demonstrate that explainable artificial intelligence techniques allow medical professionals to interpret complex model decisions effectively. This study indicates that visualizing these outcomes through a dedicated dashboard supports better clinical decision-making. The authors claim that their approach addresses the need for transparency in automated diagnostic tools. They suggest that the use of graphical gene trees helps identify specific genetic associations relevant to the condition. The findings imply that multimodal integration is a viable path for future neurological disorder analysis. This work highlights the potential for interpretable frameworks to assist experts in treatment planning.

The researchers propose a multimodal framework that synthesizes tabular records, magnetic resonance imaging scans, and genetic profiles. This system utilizes graph neural networks and region-based convolutional neural networks to classify the disease while providing interpretability through specialized artificial intelligence techniques.

The authors incorporate layer-wise relevance propagation to clarify image-based outcomes and submodular pick local interpretable model-agnostic explanations to interpret tabular data decisions. These tools work together to ensure that the prediction process remains transparent for medical experts.

The researchers state that genetic expression values are necessary for accurate disease analysis. They employ a graphical gene tree to pinpoint specific genetic markers linked to the condition, which enhances the overall predictive capability of the multimodal model.

The authors use a knowledge graph to structure tabular data and imaging inputs. This data type serves as a bridge, allowing the system to process disparate information sources within a unified computational architecture for improved diagnostic performance.

The team measures model performance through the successful classification of Alzheimer's disease using combined data sources. They also evaluate the effectiveness of their dashboard in helping medical professionals comprehend complex prediction results derived from the integrated artificial intelligence system.

The researchers propose that their dashboard enables medical professionals to easily comprehend prediction results. They suggest that this transparency is vital for clinical adoption, as it allows experts to verify the reasoning behind automated diagnostic suggestions.