“…Recent research has shown that ML algorithms are more advantageous than traditional statistical methods when constructing predictive models. Artificial neural networks are capable of self-learning, adaptation, fault-tolerance, nonlinearity, and efficient mapping of inputs to outputs [ 25 , 26 ], and have been used effectively to differentiate between mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease, to develop predictive models for lung cancer diagnosis, and for risk prediction of cardiovascular disease [ [27] , [28] , [29] ]. Decision trees are useful for determining groupings, recognizing connections between groups, and forecasting upcoming occurrences [ 30 ].…”