Originally published on Health & Medical News / Report by Wu Yi-Wen

The Taiwan Healthcare+ Expo is being held from November 30 to December 3 at Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. At the expo, Taipei Medical University Hospital (TMUH) is showcasing its AI-assisted dementia prediction system, which integrates MRI and artificial intelligence.According to Dr. Chen Chen-Yu, Director of Neuroradiology at TMUH’s Department of Medical Imaging and founder of DeepRad.AI, the number of dementia patients in Taiwan continues to rise each year. Epidemiological studies on dementia in Taiwan indicate that one in every twelve individuals over the age of 65 is affected by the condition.Given this trend, Dr. Chen Chen-Yu emphasizes the urgent need to develop early detection indicators and risk prediction models for cognitive and neurological degeneration. These advancements are not only critical for early intervention but also represent a key step in reducing the societal and healthcare burden associated with dementia care.

To address this, his team has developed DeepBrain-Cognito, a platform built on tens of thousands of brain MRI scans from major international dementia databases. This system features a 4D aging health and dementia prediction model, capable of assessing an individual’s future risk of dementia. The platform also facilitates early intervention, aging prevention, and the advancement of predictive medicine, offering new possibilities for proactive healthcare.