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Normalized group activations based feature extraction technique using heterogeneous data for Alzheimer's disease

Krishnakumar Vaithianathan¹, Julian Benadit Pernabas², Latha Parthiban³

¹Department of Computer Engineering, Karaikal Polytechnic College, Varichikudy, Karaikal, Puducherry, India.

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Summary

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A novel deep learning method using normalized group activations improves Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis. This technique enhances classification accuracy for various AD stages using MRI and rs-fMRI data.

Keywords:

Alzheimer’s disease Classification Deep learning Feature extraction Functional connectivity Normalized group activations

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Area of Science:

Neuroimaging
Artificial Intelligence
Medical Diagnostics

Background:

Deep learning networks are crucial for identifying Alzheimer's disease (AD) patterns in neuroimaging.
While individual activation functions are studied, group activations in neuroimaging lack comprehensive exploration.
Existing methods may not fully capture complex atrophic patterns in AD.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel feature extraction technique using normalized group activations for Alzheimer's disease detection.
To develop an automated diagnosis system applicable to both structural MRI and resting-state fMRI (rs-fMRI).
To evaluate the system's performance across multiple AD stages and heterogeneous imaging features.

Main Methods:

A two-phase approach: multi-trait condensed feature extraction and regional association networks.
Utilizing multi-layered convolutional networks for feature extraction from brain regions.
Training regional association networks with normalized group activations and feeding outputs to a classifier.
Testing on diverse features (curvelets, wavelets, textures, etc.) and multi-cohort ADNI data.

Main Results:

The proposed system demonstrated effective classification of multiple Alzheimer's disease stages.
Achieved a 1-4% performance increase in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) classifications.
Showcased discriminatory power and efficiency on both rs-fMRI time-series and MRI data.

Conclusions:

The normalized group activation feature extraction method is effective for AD diagnosis.
The automated system shows promise for classifying various stages of Alzheimer's disease using neuroimaging data.
This technique offers a valuable tool for advancing neuroimaging analysis in AD research.