After developing deep-learning algorithms on data from over 3,000 subjects, researchers from the University of Hawaii found that DEXA image data-enhanced mortality predictions.

“Including longitudinal and total-body DEXA information [in deep-learning models] does improve mortality prediction,” said presenter Yannik Glaser, PhD.

Although it’s known that body composition and changes in body composition are related to mortality, that relationship can be complicated, Glaser said. In addition, there also hasn’t been much research investigating the use of imaging in mortality…