Corewell Health and Michigan State University researchers conducted a study using de-identified electronic health records of 1.5 million patients in West Michigan to analyze mild cognitive impairment (MCI) incidence rates and risk factors. Results indicated potential underdiagnosis of MCI in rural areas. The study also found a significant number of patients who went directly from normal cognitive function to dementia without an MCI diagnosis. The research team plans to develop AI tools to detect MCI earlier in patients. The study highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and the potential for AI in improving patient outcomes.
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Study reveals high undiagnosed rates of mild cognitive impairment in rural West Michigan
