Computers in Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
181, P. 109030 - 109030
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Laryngeal
hemiplegia
(LH)
is
a
major
upper
respiratory
tract
(URT)
complication
in
racehorses.
Endoscopy
imaging
of
horse
throat
gold
standard
for
URT
assessment.
However,
current
manual
assessment
faces
several
challenges,
stemming
from
the
poor
quality
endoscopy
videos
and
subjectivity
grading.
To
overcome
such
limitations,
we
propose
an
explainable
machine
learning
(ML)-based
solution
efficient
Specifically,
cascaded
YOLOv8
architecture
utilized
to
segment
key
semantic
regions
landmarks
per
frame.
Several
spatiotemporal
features
are
then
extracted
points
fed
decision
tree
(DT)
model
classify
LH
as
Grade
1,2,3
or
4
denoting
absence
LH,
mild,
moderate,
severe
respectively.
The
proposed
method,
validated
through
5-fold
cross-validation
on
107
videos,
showed
promising
performance
classifying
different
grades
with
100%,
91.18%,
94.74%
100%
sensitivity
values
1
4,
Further
validation
external
dataset
72
cases
confirmed
its
generalization
capability
90%,
80.95%,
We
introduced
explainability
related
functions,
including:
(i)
visualization
output
detect
landmark
estimation
errors
which
can
affect
final
classification,
(ii)
time-series
assess
video
quality,
(iii)
backtracking
DT
identify
borderline
cases.
incorporated
domain
knowledge
(e.g.,
veterinarian
diagnostic
procedures)
into
ML
framework.
This
provides
assistive
tool
clinical-relevance
that
ease
speed
up
by
veterinarians.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 1902 - 1902
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
As
global
waste
production
continues
to
rise,
improper
handling
of
household
significantly
contributes
environmental
pollution
and
resource
depletion.
Inefficient
sorting
at
the
level
leads
contamination
recyclables,
reducing
recycling
efficiency
increasing
landfill
waste.
Effective
is
essential
for
conserving
manual
labor,
protecting
environment,
ensuring
sustainable
development
human
progress.
Recently,
advancements
in
deep
learning
computer
vision
have
offered
a
promising
pathway
improve
process,
though
significant
developmental
steps
are
still
required.
Enhancing
automated
detection
classification
through
could
bring
substantial
societal
benefits.
However,
classifying
identifying
materials
presents
challenges
due
complex
diverse
nature
waste,
coupled
with
limited
availability
data
on
management.
This
paper
real-time
system
based
YOLOv8
model,
designed
enhance
processes
level.
The
proposed
detects
classifies
range
items.
Experiments
were
conducted
custom
dataset
comprising
3775
images
across
17
types
common
one-stage
model
demonstrated
superior
performance,
outperforming
traditional
two-stage
detectors.
To
accuracy
robustness
original
YOLOv8,
five
augmentation
techniques
two
attention
mechanisms
incorporated.
Notably,
enhanced
YOLOv8-CBAM
achieved
mean
average
precision
(mAP)
89.5%,
improvement
4.2%
increase
over
baseline
model.
methodology
improvements
applied
provide
more
efficient
effective
AI
framework
applications
smart
bins,
robotic
pickers,
large-scale
systems.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(16), P. 9158 - 9158
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
Brain
cancer
is
acknowledged
as
one
of
the
most
aggressive
tumors,
with
a
significant
impact
on
patient
survival
rates.
Unfortunately,
approximately
70%
patients
diagnosed
this
malignant
do
not
survive.
This
paper
introduces
method
designed
to
detect
and
localize
brain
by
proposing
an
automated
approach
for
detection
localization
cancer.
The
utilizes
magnetic
resonance
imaging
analysis.
By
leveraging
information
provided
medical
images,
proposed
aims
enhance
precise
improve
prognosis
treatment
outcomes
patients.
We
exploit
YOLO
model
automatically
cancer:
in
analysis
300
images
we
obtain
precision
0.943
recall
0.923
while,
relating
localization,
mAP_0.5
equal
0.941
reached,
thus
showing
effectiveness
localization.
IEEE Access,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 5731 - 5742
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Knee
osteoporosis
(KOP)
is
a
skeletal
disorder
characterized
by
bone
tissue
degradation
and
low
density,
leading
to
high
risk
of
fractures
in
the
knee
area.
The
traditional
method
for
identifying
radiography,
which
requires
sufficient
expertise
from
specialists.
However,
sheer
volume
X-rays
subtle
variations
among
them
may
lead
misinterpretation.
In
recent
years,
deep
learning
algorithms
have
revolutionized
medical
diagnosis
reduced
misclassification.
Specifically,
convolutional
neural
network
(CNN)-based
been
utilized
automate
diagnostic
process
as
they
inherent
ability
extract
important
features
that
are
difficult
identify
manually.
relying
on
single
result
suboptimal
performance,
ineffective
deployment
domain.
To
alleviate
this
issue,
study,
we
propose
robust
detection
method,
KONet,
utilizes
weighted
ensemble
approach
distinguish
between
normal
osteoporotic
conditions,
even
when
there
minor
data.
validate
architectural
choices
approach,
conducted
experiments
various
state-of-the-art
CNN-based
models
using
transfer
learning.
Extensive
indicated
proposed
model
achieves
higher
accuracy
than
existing
models,
outperforming
significant
margin.
Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
Colorectal
polyp
is
an
important
early
manifestation
of
colorectal
cancer,
which
significant
for
the
prevention
cancer.
Despite
timely
detection
and
manual
intervention
polyps
can
reduce
their
chances
becoming
cancerous,
most
existing
methods
ignore
uncertainties
location
problems
polyps,
causing
a
degradation
in
performance.
To
address
these
problems,
this
paper,
we
propose
novel
image
analysis
method
diagnosis
via
PAM-Net.
Specifically,
parallel
attention
module
designed
to
enhance
images
improving
certainties
polyps.
In
addition,
our
introduces
GWD
loss
accuracy
from
perspective
location.
Extensive
experimental
results
demonstrate
effectiveness
proposed
compared
with
SOTA
baselines.
This
study
enhances
performance
contributes
clinical
medicine.
Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
121, P. 102503 - 102503
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Coronary
artery
disease
(CAD)
continues
to
be
a
leading
global
cause
of
cardiovascular
related
mortality.
The
scoring
coronary
calcium
(CAC)
using
computer
tomography
(CT)
images
is
diagnostic
instrument
for
evaluating
the
risk
asymptomatic
individuals
prone
atherosclerotic
disease.
State-of-the-art
automated
CAC
methods
rely
on
large
annotated
datasets
train
convolutional
neural
network
(CNN)
models.
However,
these
do
not
integrate
features
across
different
levels
and
layers
CNN,
particularly
in
lower
where
important
information
regarding
small
regions
are
present.
In
this
study,
we
propose
new
CNN
model
specifically
designed
effectively
capture
associated
with
their
surrounding
areas
low-contrast
CT
images.
Our
integrates
detection
module
two
fusion
modules
focusing
connect
more
deeper
wider
neurons
(or
nodes)
multiple
adjacent
levels.
first
module,
called
ThrConvs,
includes
three
convolution
blocks
tailored
detecting
objects
characterized
by
low
contrast.
Following
this,
introduced:
(i)
Queen-fusion
(Qf),
which
introduces
cross-scale
feature
method
fuse
from
and,
(ii)
lower-layer
Gather-and-Distribute
(GD)
focuses
learning
comprehensive
small-sized
deposits
surroundings.
We
demonstrate
superior
performance
our
public
OrCaScore
dataset,
encompassing
269
deposits,
surpassing
capabilities
previous
state-of-the-art
works.
enhanced
approach,
achieving
notable
2.3-3.6
%
improvement
mean
Pixel
Accuracy
(mPA)
both
private
Concord
dataset
established
methods.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(7), P. 2242 - 2242
Published: April 2, 2025
Single-image
super-resolution
imaging
methods
are
increasingly
being
employed
owing
to
their
immense
applicability
in
numerous
domains,
such
as
medical
imaging,
display
manufacturing,
and
digital
zooming.
Despite
widespread
usability,
the
existing
learning-based
(SR)
computationally
expensive
inefficient
for
resource-constrained
IoT
devices.
In
this
study,
we
propose
a
lightweight
model
based
on
multi-agent
reinforcement-learning
approach
that
employs
multiple
agents
at
pixel
level
construct
images
by
following
asynchronous
actor-critic
policy.
The
iteratively
select
predefined
set
of
actions
be
executed
within
five
time
steps
new
image
state,
followed
action
maximizes
cumulative
reward.
We
thoroughly
evaluate
compare
our
proposed
method
with
methods.
Experimental
results
illustrate
can
outperform
models
both
qualitative
quantitative
scores
despite
having
significantly
less
computational
complexity.
practicability
is
confirmed
further
evaluating
it
platforms,
including
edge
IEEE Access,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 89035 - 89045
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
vehicle
license
plate
detection
plays
a
key
role
in
Intelligent
Transportation
Systems.
Detecting
plates,
such
as
cars,
trucks,
and
vans,
is
useful
for
law
enforcement,
surveillance,
toll
booth
operations.
How
to
detect
plates
quickly
accurately
crucial
recognition.
However,
the
uneven
light
condition
or
oblique
shooting
angle
of
be
detected
changes
dramatically
real-world
complex
capture
scenarios
difficulty
increases.
At
same
time,
distance,
lighting,
angle,
other
requirements
are
quite
high,
which
seriously
affects
performance.
Therefore,
an
improved
YOLOv7
integrating
parameter-free
attention
module
SimAM
was
proposed,
namely
YOLO-SLD.
Without
modifying
original
ELAN
architecture,
component
YOLOv7,
mechanism
added
at
end
better
extract
features
increase
computational
efficiency.
More
importantly,
does
not
require
any
parameters
network,
reducing
model
computation,
simplifying
calculation
process.
performance
with
different
mechanisms
tested
on
CCPD
dataset
first
time
proposed
method
proven
effective.
experimental
result
shows
that
YOLO-SLD
has
higher
accuracy
more
lightweight
mAP
0.5
overall
improvement
from
98.44%
98.91%,
0.47%
accuracy.
test
subset
dark
images
93.5%
96.7%,
3.2%
parameter
size
reduced
by
1.2
million
compared
model.
Its
than
prevalent
algorithms.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 128 - 128
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Medical
imaging
can
be
a
critical
tool
for
triaging
casualties
in
trauma
situations.
In
remote
or
military
medicine
scenarios,
triage
is
essential
identifying
how
to
use
limited
resources
prioritize
evacuation
the
most
serious
cases.
Ultrasound
imaging,
while
portable
and
often
available
near
point
of
injury,
only
used
if
images
are
properly
acquired,
interpreted,
objectively
scored.
Here,
we
detail
AI
segmentation
models
improving
image
interpretation
objective
evaluation
medical
application
focused
on
foreign
bodies
embedded
tissues
at
variable
distances
from
neurovascular
features.
previously
collected
tissue
phantom
with
without
features
were
labeled
ground
truth
masks.
These
sets
train
two
different
frameworks:
YOLOv7
U-Net
models.
Overall,
both
approaches
successful
shrapnel
set,
outperforming
single-class
segmentation.
Both
also
evaluated
more
complex
set
containing
shrapnel,
artery,
vein,
nerve
obtained
higher
precision
scores
across
multiple
classes
whereas
achieved
recall
scores.
Using
each
model,
distance
metric
was
adapted
measure
proximity
nearest
feature,
closely
mirroring
measured
labels.
detecting
ultrasound
could
allow
improved
injury
emergency
scenarios.