Analysis of White Matter, Gray Matter, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Alterations in Neurological Disorders: A Deep Learning Approach


Year : 2024 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 03 | Page : 21-27
    By

    Elisabeth Thomas,

  • S. N. Kumar,

  • Divya Midhun Chakkaravarthy,

  1. Researcher, Department of EEE, Lincoln University College, Kota Bharu, , Malaysia
  2. Associate professor, Department of EEE, Lincoln University College, Kota Bharu, , Malaysia
  3. Researcher, Department of EEE, Lincoln University College, Kota Bharu, , Malaysia

Abstract

This paper investigates the role of white matter (WM), gray matter (GM), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) alterations in the pathophysiology of neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. By leveraging advanced deep learning methodologies, we aim to automate the segmentation and analysis of brain structures from MRI scans, enabling a more detailed and precise evaluation of their roles in disease progression. These techniques allow for the identification of subtle structural changes that may not be easily detectable through traditional methods, providing critical insights into how these alterations contribute to the development and progression of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Furthermore, by integrating deep learning into the analysis pipeline, we can significantly enhance the accuracy, consistency, and scalability of detecting such changes, offering a powerful tool for large-scale studies and improving diagnostic precision. Our findings demonstrate that deep learning models can surpass conventional approaches in both sensitivity and robustness, suggesting that these models could play a pivotal role in identifying structural biomarkers for early diagnosis, monitoring treatment response, and potentially uncovering new therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative and psychiatric conditions.

Keywords: White Matter (WM), Gray Matter (GM), Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Neurological Disorders, Deep Learning, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Schizophrenia, Epilepsy, MRI.

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience (rrjons)]

How to cite this article:
Elisabeth Thomas, S. N. Kumar, Divya Midhun Chakkaravarthy. Analysis of White Matter, Gray Matter, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Alterations in Neurological Disorders: A Deep Learning Approach. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience. 2024; 14(03):21-27.
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Elisabeth Thomas, S. N. Kumar, Divya Midhun Chakkaravarthy. Analysis of White Matter, Gray Matter, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Alterations in Neurological Disorders: A Deep Learning Approach. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience. 2024; 14(03):21-27. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjons/article=2024/view=191235


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Volume 14
Issue 03
Received 23/08/2024
Accepted 02/09/2024
Published 08/11/2024


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