In
the
context
of
healthcare,
this
study
investigates
use
Graph
A
convolutional
Networks
(GCNs)
for
disease
mapping
along
with
classification.
Based
on
an
interpretivist
philosophical
thought,
a
descriptive
design
alongside
secondary
data
collection
is
used
in
deductive
manner.
The
research
creates
strong
framework
sickness
mapping,
assesses
how
well
GCNs
adapt
to
varied
health
information,
and
compares
their
effectiveness
more
conventional
machine
learning
techniques
order
determine
suitable
they
are.
An
investigation
conducted
into
understanding
GCN-based
diagnosis
models,
offering
valuable
perspectives
decision-making
procedures.
findings
support
improved
diagnostic
precision,
wellinformed
treatment
planning,
precision
medical
treatments.
emphasis
when
applying
results
procedures
connection
systems
that
provide
decision
support,
ongoing
improvement.
importance
model
interpretability,
ability
be
general
as
realworld
integration
highlighted
by
critical
analysis.
Developing
interpretability
strategies
addressing
ethical
issues
are
among
recommendations.
ensure
responsible
deployment,
future
work
ought
concentrate
improving
GCN
architectures,
integrating
multi-modal
information
advocating
interdisciplinary
collaboration.
Computers in Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
173, P. 108320 - 108320
Published: March 20, 2024
Brain
age
is
an
estimate
of
chronological
obtained
from
T1-weighted
magnetic
resonance
images
(T1w
MRI),
representing
a
straightforward
diagnostic
biomarker
brain
aging
and
associated
diseases.
While
the
current
best
accuracy
predictions
on
T1w
MRIs
healthy
subjects
ranges
two
to
three
years,
comparing
results
across
studies
challenging
due
differences
in
datasets,
preprocessing
pipelines,
evaluation
protocols
used.
This
paper
investigates
impact
image
performance
four
deep
learning
models
recent
literature.
Four
which
differed
terms
registration
transform,
grayscale
correction,
software
implementation,
were
evaluated.
The
showed
that
choice
or
steps
could
significantly
affect
prediction
error,
with
maximum
increase
0.75
years
mean
absolute
error
(MAE)
for
same
model
dataset.
correction
had
no
significant
MAE,
using
affine
rather
than
rigid
atlas
statistically
improved
MAE.
Models
trained
3D
isotropic
1mm3
resolution
exhibited
less
sensitivity
variations
compared
2D
those
downsampled
images.
Our
findings
indicate
extensive
improves
especially
when
predicting
new
runs
counter
prevailing
research
literature,
suggests
minimally
preprocessed
scans
are
better
suited
unseen
scanners.
We
demonstrate
that,
irrespective
used
during
training,
applying
some
form
offset
essential
enable
model's
generalize
effectively
datasets
sites,
regardless
whether
they
have
undergone
different
as
training
set.
Algorithms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(3), P. 138 - 138
Published: March 3, 2025
There
is
a
close
correlation
between
brain
aging
and
age.
However,
traditional
neural
networks
cannot
fully
capture
the
potential
age
due
to
limited
receptive
field.
Furthermore,
they
are
more
concerned
with
deep
spatial
semantics,
ignoring
fact
that
effective
temporal
information
can
enrich
representation
of
low-level
semantics.
To
address
these
limitations,
local
attention
spatio-temporal
graph
inference
network
(LSTGINet)
was
developed
explore
details
association
aging,
taking
into
account
both
perspectives.
First,
multi-scale
branches
used
increase
field
model
simultaneously,
achieving
perception
static
correlation.
Second,
feature
graphs
reconstructed,
large
topographies
constructed.
The
node
aggregation
transfer
functions
hidden
dynamic
A
new
module
embedded
in
component
global
context
establish
dependencies
interactivity
different
features,
balance
differences
distribution
We
use
newly
designed
weighted
loss
function
supervise
learning
entire
prediction
framework
strengthen
process
final
experimental
results
show
MAE
on
baseline
datasets
such
as
CamCAN
NKI
6.33
6.28,
respectively,
better
than
current
state-of-the-art
methods,
provides
basis
for
assessing
state
adults.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 16, 2025
Abstract
Advances
in
neuroimaging
have
enabled
non-invasive
investigation
of
fetal
brain
development
vivo.
Resting-state
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(rs-fMRI)
has
provided
critical
insights
into
emerging
networks
fetuses.
However,
acquiring
high-quality
rs-fMRI
remains
challenging
due
to
the
unpredictable
and
unconstrained
motion
head.
Nuisance
regression,
where
signal
is
regressed
onto
translational
rotational
head
parameters,
been
widely
effectively
used
adults
reduce
influence
motion.
subsequent
studies
revealed
that
associations
between
large-scale
connectivity
(FC)
persisted
even
after
regression.
In
ex
utero
groups
(e.g.,
newborns,
toddlers,
adults),
censoring
high-motion
volumes
shown
effectiveness
mitigating
such
lingering
impacts
While
high
utilized
rs-fMRI,
a
systematic
assessment
regression
fetuses
not
done.
Establishing
avoid
possible
bias
findings
resulting
from
To
address
this
knowledge
gap,
we
investigated
at
different
analysis
scales:
blood
oxygenation
level
dependent
(BOLD)
time
series
whole-brain
FC.
We
dataset
120
scans
collected
104
healthy
found
nuisance
reduced
association
motion,
defined
by
frame-by-frame
displacement
(FD)
position,
BOLD
data
all
regions
interest
(ROI)
encompassing
whole
brain.
however,
was
effective
reducing
impact
on
Fetuses’
FC
profiles
significantly
predicted
average
FD
(
r
=
0.09
±
0.08;
p
<
10
–3
)
suggesting
effect
patterns.
dissociate
FC,
volume
evaluated
its
efficacy
correcting
thresholds.
demonstrated
censored
improved
resting
state
data’s
ability
predict
neurobiological
features,
as
gestational
age
sex
(accuracy
55.2
2.9%
with
1.5
mm
vs.
44.6
3.6%
no
censoring).
Collectively,
our
results
highlight
importance
thus
attenuating
motion-related
bias.
Like
older
neonates
adults,
combining
techniques
recommended
for
analysis,
e.g.,
network-based
Wasit Journal of Computer and Mathematics Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 17 - 29
Published: March 30, 2025
An
sophisticated
medical
technique
used
to
diagnose
illnesses
and
brain
disorders
including
multiple
sclerosis,
Alzheimer's,
other
neurological
ailments
is
the
ability
predict
biological
age
of
using
MRI
pictures.
To
do
this,
algorithms
neural
networks
are
scan
pictures
in
order
extract
different
properties,
cortical
thickness
volume.
The
ages
individuals
determined
by
matching
their
characteristics
against
imaging
data
collected
from
patients.
research
employs
a
new
deep
learning
model
named
CNN-MRMR
which
combines
features
Minimum
Redundancy
Maximum
Relevance
(MRMR)
feature
selection
approach
Convolutional
Neural
Network
(CNN)
technology.
images
human
brains
initially
processed
convolutional
network
age-related
characteristics.
layer
uses
MRMR
algorithm
identifies
essential
for
target
variable
while
minimizing
redundancy
select
optimal
subset.
system
regression
as
final
stage
utilizing
selected
proposed
method
estimating
individual
attained
prediction
accuracy
90.3%,
outperforming
results
comparable
studies.
Journal of Biomedical and Sustainable Healthcare Applications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 118 - 128
Published: July 5, 2023
In
comparison
to
other
natural
systems,
the
temporal
dynamics
of
human
brain's
growth,
structure,
and
function
are
notably
intricate.
The
brain
is
comprised
an
estimated
86.1
8.0
billion
neurons
a
comparable
non-neural
glial
cells
number.
Additionally,
contains
neuronal
systems
with
over
100
trillion
connections.
modeling,
analysis,
comprehension
these
complex
structures
require
use
code
automation.
Neuroinformatics
methodologies
employed
manage,
retrieve,
integrate
copious
quantities
data
produced
through
clinical
documentation,
scientific
literature,
specialized
databases.
Conversely,
computational
neuroscience,
which
draws
heavily
upon
fields
biology,
physics,
mathematics,
computation,
tackles
issues.
interdisciplinary
field
that
integrates
neuroscience
neuroscientific
experimentation.
This
paper
functions
as
introductory
guide
for
individuals
who
lack
familiarity
domains
neuroinformatics
along
their
consistentsophisticated
software,
resources,
tools.
Alzheimer s Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: June 14, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
potential
clinical
value
of
a
new
brain
age
prediction
model
as
single
interpretable
variable
representing
condition
our
brain.
Among
many
use
cases,
could
be
novel
outcome
measure
assess
preventive
effect
life-style
interventions.
The
REMEMBER
population
(N
=
742)
consisted
cognitively
healthy
(HC,N
91),
subjective
cognitive
decline
(SCD,N
65),
mild
impairment
(MCI,N
319)
and
AD
dementia
(ADD,N
267)
subjects.
Automated
volumetry
global,
cortical,
subcortical
structures
computed
by
CE-labeled
FDA-cleared
software
icobrain
dm
(dementia)
was
retrospectively
extracted
from
T1-weighted
MRI
sequences
that
were
acquired
during
routine
at
participating
memory
clinics
Belgian
Dementia
Council.
volumetric
features,
along
with
sex,
combined
into
weighted
sum
using
linear
model,
used
predict
'brain
age'
predicted
difference'
(BPAD
age-chronological
age)
for
every
subject.
MCI
ADD
patients
showed
an
increased
compared
their
chronological
age.
Overall,
outperformed
BPAD
in
terms
classification
accuracy
across
spectrum.
There
weak-to-moderate
correlation
between
total
MMSE
score
both
(r
-0.38,p
<
.001)
-0.26,p
.001).
Noticeable
trends,
but
no
significant
correlations,
found
incidence
conversion
ADD,
nor
time
ADD.
heavy
alcohol
drinkers
non-/sporadic
(p
.014)
moderate
.040)
drinkers.
Brain
associated
have
serve
indicators
for,
impact
lifestyle
modifications
or
interventions
on,
health.