Auditory processing in AD: An EEG study

Abstract Background Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, which associated with cognitive impairment, behavioral disorders and memory loss, among others (Andrade, Cortes, Guzman‐Martinez Maccioni, 2017; Cortés, Andrade 2018; Tarawneh Holtzman, 2012). By 2050, nearly 14 million (13.8 million) Americans over age 65 could be living the (Hebert, Weuve, Scherr Evans, 2013), fact that highlights importance of identifying discriminating biomarkers; reason why study mainly conducted: to indicate whether or not auditory deficits occur in patients (AD) hence identify potential biomarkers. Method The aims compare measurements amplitude for three different latencies are between 0 50 ms, 100ms 100 200ms events such as new event, old event difference using EEG data gathered from specific task. Data have been collected 136 participants based on two groups 73 belonged control group while 63 patient group. were reliable normal therefore analyzed help t‐test. Result results there no significant at latency. However, concluded statistically 200 ms Conclusion EEGs reduced levels maladaptation reveal presence hidden resistance psychiatric complaints depression Alzheimer’s disease. diagnosing differences common causes dementia depends clinical issues. this allow us claim might contribute our knowledge about processing AD beneficial diagnostic criterion future.