Alzheimer’s disease is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. The 5th leading cause of death among adults aged 65 years or older. In 2020, an estimated 5.8 million Americans aged 65 years or older had Alzheimer’s disease. In 2010, the costs of treating Alzheimer’s disease were projected to fall between $159 and $215 billion. The science of risk reduction is quickly evolving, and major breakthroughs are within reach. There is growing scientific evidence that healthy behaviors, which have been shown to prevent cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, may also reduce the risk for subjective cognitive decline.
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. A term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Medical advancements over the years led to significant gains in life expectancy, however, one of the downsides of this feat is the increase in cases of dementia which is expected to continue into the future. Early detection of dementia can help prevent or delay complications and improve interventions to slow down the progression.
Decrease in overall healthcare burden. Increase in daily living activity, the life span of members, and quality of life.
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This model was designed to predict various stages of Alzheimer’s using imaging data, then take necessary action depending on the output
KEY FEATURES – Variations of Use Case
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