Do cSF and MRI markers independently contribute to the diagnosis of Alzheimer 's disease?
MTA and CSF biomarkers seem to be of incremental value for the diagnosis AD. CSF analysis is most sensitive in the absence of MTA, and especially among early-onset AD patients.
A low preoperative PA is an indicator of malnutrition and determines adverse outcomes after cardiac surgery. Further research is needed to evaluate clinical applications of the PA, such as a more accurate identification of malnourished cardiac surgery patients.