New Models and App Aim to Predict Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Patients

Researchers at Amsterdam University Medical Center develop tools to forecast mental decline and assess drug effectiveness for early Alzheimer's disease.

Study published in Neurology evaluates predictive models for cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's patients.
Models compare predicted cognitive test scores with actual outcomes over time.
New drugs targeting amyloid-beta plaques show potential to slow cognitive decline.
A prototype app offers personalized prognoses based on individual patient data.
Researchers hope these tools will help answer practical questions about quality of life and daily functioning.