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B. Mirheidari

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#artificial intelligence Preprint Sep 2026

Automatic estimation of verbal fluency index in people with Motor Neuron Disease using ASR alignment and pause modelling

Monitoring cognitive impairment (CI) in motor neuron disease (MND) is essential for timely treatment and care, yet challenging due to co-occurring speech difficulties. The Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen (ECAS) provides a robust metric for CI assessment, with the Verbal Fluency Index (VFI) a central elem...

B. Mirheidari, Leslie Ing, Daniel Blackburn et al. · 0 citations

#artificial intelligence Preprint Feb 2026

False positive bias in AI-powered speech-based cognitive screening for multilingual English speakers in the UK

This is the first large-scale analysis of false-positive bias in speech-based AI cognitive screening for UK multilingual ethnic minorities, and current models show measurable disparities affecting multilingual speakers.

Madhurananda Pahar, Caitlin H. Illingworth, Dorota Braun et al. · 3 citations