Artificial intelligence models using F-wave responses predict ALS
Chen Scholar, Nathan P. Staff, M.D., Ph.D. a Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and colleagues recently published research in the journal Brain which focuses on improving the diagnosis and prognosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a severe motor neuron disease, using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. ALS is challenging to diagnose early because its symptoms can mimic other conditions like inclusion body myositis or radiculopathy. The study analyzed nerve conduction F-wave responses from over 46,000 patients, using AI to identify patterns that might indicate ALS. This could lead to earlier interventions, better management of the disease, and improved quality of life for patients. Integrating such AI tools into clinical practice could revolutionize how ALS and similar conditions are diagnosed and treated.