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Jungsoo Lee1, Woohee Han2, Hyunjin Kim2

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, 350-27 Gumi-Daero, Gumi, Gyeongbuk, 39253, Republic of Korea. jungsoo0319@gmail.com.

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Neuroimaging biomarkers, like diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) metrics, show strong links to cognitive and physical decline in aging. Advanced analysis integrating multiple DTI features improves prediction accuracy for better interventions.

Keywords:
AgingCognitive functionDiffusion tensor imagingNeuroimaging biomarkersPhysical functionWhite matter integrity

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  • Gerontology and Neuroscience
  • Biomedical Imaging and Diagnostics

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  • Aging populations face challenges with cognitive and physical decline.
  • Conventional assessments are subjective and time-consuming.
  • Neuroimaging biomarkers offer objective evaluation of brain structure and function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) metrics and functional decline in older adults.
  • To explore the utility of principal component analysis (PCA) in enhancing these associations.
  • To control for confounding factors like age, sex, and education.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of four DTI metrics (fractional anisotropy, mean diffusivity, axial diffusivity, radial diffusivity).
  • Application of PCA to integrate multiple diffusion features.
  • Inclusion of age, sex, and educational level as covariates.

Main Results:

  • Significant associations found between DTI biomarkers and cognitive/physical functions.
  • Key neural pathways (e.g., corpus callosum, internal capsule) showed strong links.
  • PCA and multi-tract models improved predictive accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Neuroimaging biomarkers show potential for objective assessment of aging-related functional decline.
  • Identifying neural pathways aids early diagnosis and targeted interventions.
  • Integrated neuroimaging analysis enhances predictive power for clinical applications.