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The article is generally trustworthy and reliable as it provides detailed information about the development and validation of a risk prediction model based on machine learning for cognitive impairment among Chinese community-dwelling elderly people with normal cognition. The authors have provided sufficient evidence to support their claims, such as the use of a prospective cohort of 6718 older people from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) register to develop and validate the prediction model, as well as four features that were selected to develop the model: age, instrumental activities of daily living, marital status, and baseline cognitive function. Furthermore, they have also provided a nomogram which vividly presents the prediction model.

However, there are some potential biases in this article that should be noted. Firstly, there is no mention of any potential risks associated with using machine learning algorithms for predicting cognitive impairment in elderly people with normal cognition. Secondly, there is no discussion about possible counterarguments or alternative approaches that could be taken when developing such a predictive model. Thirdly, there is no mention of any ethical considerations related to using such models in clinical practice or research settings. Finally, it would have been beneficial if more information had been provided about how this predictive model could be used in clinical practice or research settings in order to improve outcomes for elderly patients with normal cognition who are at risk for developing cognitive impairment.