medRxiv
Combining measures improves prediction of Alzheimer’s markers
Combining two kinds of language analysis with thinking-test scores outperformed each approach alone across all eight tasks predicting genetic risk or brain protein…Combining two kinds of language analysis with thinking-test scores outperformed each approach alone across all eight tasks predicting genetic risk or brain protein buildup.
Preprint: cross-sectional study of 1,541 peopleAlzheimer's disease
Who was studiedHebrew- and English-speaking participants, against each individual prediction approach
What changedCombining language measures and thinking-test scores improved prediction of genetic risk and brain amyloid across all eight tasks versus individual approaches
The catchGenetic risk and brain amyloid are stand-ins for Alzheimer’s diagnosis