DemNet: A Clinical Decision Support System To Aid The Diagnosis Of Dementia

Artificial Intelligence and Operational Research techniques have contributed greatly to understanding the development and subsequent treatment of disease. These fields are constantly evolving, and novel techniques are increasingly furthering our knowledge of disease. Moreover, these techniques are facilitating early and accurate diagnosis, which is essential for successful treatment. In general, the earlier in the course of an illness that treatment is initiated, the greater the benefit, with the possibility of dramatically improving prognosis. This paper describes research investigating a "work in progress" prototype of a novel clinical decision support system intended to aid clinicians in the intricate task of dementia diagnosis.