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Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis
  • Biomarker Discovery

Background:

  • Block-wise missing data is a significant challenge in integrating multi-source datasets.
  • Existing methods primarily focus on cross-sectional studies, leaving a gap for longitudinal data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust method for variable selection in longitudinal studies with block-wise missing covariates.
  • To identify early-stage Alzheimer's Disease biomarkers using multi-source data.

Main Methods:

  • Multiple imputation of missing covariate values considering various missing patterns and data sources.
  • Construction of estimating equations using imputed data and aggregation via the generalized method of moments.
  • Variable selection using the smoothly clipped absolute deviation (SCAD) penalty and parameter tuning with extended Bayesian Information Criterion (EBIC).

Main Results:

  • The proposed method demonstrates superior performance in numerical experiments compared to existing approaches.
  • Asymptotic properties of the proposed estimator are theoretically established.
  • The method was successfully applied to the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) dataset.

Conclusions:

  • The developed method effectively handles block-wise missing data in longitudinal studies for variable selection.
  • Identified potential early-stage Alzheimer's Disease biomarkers, crucial for timely diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies.