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Peak connectivity states, rather than mean levels, more effectively reflected brain network dynamics.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>DISCUSSION<\/jats:title><jats:p>By emphasizing network dynamics, our findings highlight promising signatures for early detection and longitudinal biomarkers. 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