Amsterdam UMC has developed a model to predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients, paving the way for an app that provides personalized disease forecasts and supports treatment planning. A new prediction model by Amsterdam UMC’s Alzheimer Centre uses patient data to forecast cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients, aiming for personalized care plans. The model, supported by an upcoming app, helps guide treatment discussions based on predicted disease progression.
Amsterdam University Medical Center’s Alzheimer Center has developed a prediction model that can predict cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. The next step is developing an app that uses this prediction model, which would represent an important step toward personalized forecasts for patients. The study was published on July 10 in the journal Neurology .
Development and Application of a Prediction App After people have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, their first question is often: “What can I expect now?” This question is difficult for doctors to answer. To aid them, Pieter van der Veere, physician-researcher at Alzheimer Centre Amsterdam, has developed a model that can predict cognitive decline. Although the predictions do not provide absolute certainty, the model does give an indication of the course of the disease over a period of 5 years.
For practical use, a prototype of an app is available for scientific research. The .