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ArticleCNS neuroscience & therapeutics2025

Automated MRI-Based Classification of Parkinsonism: A Deep Learning Approach to Distinguish PD From PSP.

Xiaofei Hu, Zehong Cao, Tianbin Song, Ying Zhou, Weizhao Lu, Yingjie Zhu, Rui Hua, Dawei Peng, Feng Shi, Jie Lu

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Xiaofei HuXuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5376-2779
Zehong CaoDepartment of Research and Development, Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence co., Ltd., Shanghai, China.
Tianbin SongXuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-9646-6539
Ying ZhouXuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Weizhao LuXuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2941-9791
Yingjie ZhuDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Rui HuaDepartment of Research and Development, Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence co., Ltd., Shanghai, China.
Dawei PengDepartment of Research and Development, Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence co., Ltd., Shanghai, China.
Feng ShiDepartment of Research and Development, Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence co., Ltd., Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1522-9943
Jie LuXuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0425-3921

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Beijing Postdoctoral Research Funding Project 2023-ZZ-002China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2023M742438National Natural Science Foundation of China 82394434
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Abstract

objectiveDifferentiating Parkinson's disease (PD) from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is crucial for appropriate treatment, as each disease has distinct therapeutic requirements. The Magnetic Resonance Parkinsonism Index (MRPI) has shown promise as a diagnostic biomarker, yet manual methods introduce variability and limit its applicability. In this study, we aim to develop a fully automated algorithm for MRPI 1.0 and 2.0 calculation, and assess its ability to distinguish PD from PSP in two cohorts from different regions of China.

methodsA total of 75 PD patients and 29 PSP patients from two hospitals were enrolled. All participants underwent neurological examinations, including the MDS-UPDRS-III and H-Y scale, as well as brain MRI scans. Additionally, tissue-intensity images derived from 3D isotropic T1WI images from 2D thick slices using a deep learning (DL)-based super-resolution (SR) technique were aligned to a standard template followed by corresponding structural mask parcellation for measurement of MRPI 1.0 and MRPI 2.0. Subsequently, a logistic regression model was constructed to identify PD patients from PSP based on these indexes.

resultsMRPI 2.0 demonstrated higher diagnostic accuracy than MRPI 1.0, with an AUC of 0.78. Additionally, the automated method showed strong linear correlations with manual assessments from an experienced radiologist, validating its reliability, and identification of PSP from PD with the average AUC of 0.85.

conclusionThe automated MRPI method improves diagnostic accuracy for differentiating PD from PSP, providing a reliable and clinically applicable tool. The integration of a super-resolution technique to convert 2D MRI data into high-resolution images expands the potential of MRPI as a neuroimaging biomarker.

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Deep LearningMagnetic Resonance ImagingParkinson DiseaseParkinsonian DisordersSupranuclear Palsy, ProgressiveAgedCohort StudiesDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Agedautomated MRI‐based classificationdeep learningmagnetic resonance parkinsonism indexParkinson's diseaseprogressive supranuclear palsy

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