This
study
provides
an
automatic
kidney
stone
identification
using
computed
tomography
(CT)
scan
images
and
cutting-edge
deep
learning
techniques.
The
categorization
of
diverse
disorders,
such
as
stones
normal
structures,
are
the
main
goals
this
study.
Our
research
intends
to
transform
diagnosis
process
by
offering
accurate
effective
automated
system
for
renal
health
evaluation
resilience
XResNet152
architecture.
methodology
includes
a
well-selected
dataset
with
variety
diseases,
which
makes
thorough
model
training,
validation
assessment
possible.
used
augmentation
approaches
preprocessing
processes
specific
medical
imaging
data
improve
its
capacity
identify
complex
patterns
features
that
correspond
various
abnormalities.
demonstrated
remarkable
precision
in
categorization,
demonstrating
encouraging
outcomes
discerning
differentiating
ailments.
accuracy
distinguishing
between
it
intricate
situations.
In
study,
we
present
explanation
our
approach,
preparation,
architecture,
in-depth
performance
analysis.
We
critically
assess
advantages
disadvantages
suggest
directions
further
development.
By
advancing
field
image
analysis,
opens
door
more
advanced
medicine
better
healthcare
diagnostics.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Abstract
The
most
widely
used
method
for
detecting
Coronavirus
Disease
2019
(COVID-19)
is
real-time
polymerase
chain
reaction.
However,
this
has
several
drawbacks,
including
high
cost,
lengthy
turnaround
time
results,
and
the
potential
false-negative
results
due
to
limited
sensitivity.
To
address
these
issues,
additional
technologies
such
as
computed
tomography
(CT)
or
X-rays
have
been
employed
diagnosing
disease.
Chest
are
more
commonly
than
CT
scans
widespread
availability
of
X-ray
machines,
lower
ionizing
radiation,
cost
equipment.
COVID-19
presents
certain
radiological
biomarkers
that
can
be
observed
through
chest
X-rays,
making
it
necessary
radiologists
manually
search
biomarkers.
process
time-consuming
prone
errors.
Therefore,
there
a
critical
need
develop
an
automated
system
evaluating
X-rays.
Deep
learning
techniques
expedite
process.
In
study,
deep
learning-based
called
Custom
Convolutional
Neural
Network
(Custom-CNN)
proposed
identifying
infection
in
Custom-CNN
model
consists
eight
weighted
layers
utilizes
strategies
like
dropout
batch
normalization
enhance
performance
reduce
overfitting.
approach
achieved
classification
accuracy
98.19%
aims
accurately
classify
COVID-19,
normal,
pneumonia
samples.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(12), P. 3189 - 3189
Published: June 14, 2023
Kidney
cancers
are
one
of
the
most
common
malignancies
worldwide.
Accurate
diagnosis
is
a
critical
step
in
management
kidney
cancer
patients
and
influenced
by
multiple
factors
including
tumor
size
or
volume,
types
stages,
etc.
For
malignant
tumors,
partial
radical
surgery
might
be
required,
but
for
clinicians,
basis
making
this
decision
often
unclear.
Partial
nephrectomy
could
result
patient
death
due
to
if
removal
was
necessary,
whereas
less
severe
cases
resign
lifelong
dialysis
need
future
transplantation
without
sufficient
cause.
Using
machine
learning
consider
clinical
data
alongside
computed
tomography
images
potentially
help
resolve
some
these
surgical
ambiguities,
enabling
more
robust
classification
selection
optimal
approaches.
In
study,
we
used
publicly
available
KiTS
dataset
contrast-enhanced
CT
corresponding
metadata
differentiate
four
major
classes
cancer:
clear
cell
(ccRCC),
chromophobe
(chRCC),
papillary
(pRCC)
renal
carcinoma,
oncocytoma
(ONC).
We
rationalized
overcome
high
field
view
(FoV),
extract
regions
interest
(ROIs),
classify
using
deep
machine-learning
models,
extract/post-process
image
features
combination
with
data.
Regardless
marked
imbalance,
our
combined
approach
achieved
level
performance
(85.66%
accuracy,
84.18%
precision,
85.66%
recall,
84.92%
F1-score).
When
selecting
procedures
tumors
(RCC),
method
proved
even
reliable
(90.63%
90.83%
90.61%
90.50%
feature
ranking,
confirmed
that
volume
stage
relevant
predicting
procedures.
Once
fully
mature,
propose
assist
surgeons
performing
nephrectomies
guiding
choices
individual
cancer.
PeerJ Computer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. e1797 - e1797
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
In
the
realm
of
medical
imaging,
early
detection
kidney
issues,
particularly
renal
cell
hydronephrosis,
holds
immense
importance.
Traditionally,
identification
such
conditions
within
ultrasound
images
has
relied
on
manual
analysis,
a
labor-intensive
and
error-prone
process.
However,
in
recent
years,
emergence
deep
learning-based
algorithms
paved
way
for
automation
this
domain.
This
study
aims
to
harness
power
learning
models
autonomously
detect
hydronephrosis
taken
close
proximity
kidneys.
State-of-the-art
architectures,
including
VGG16,
ResNet50,
InceptionV3,
innovative
Novel
DCNN,
were
put
test
subjected
rigorous
comparisons.
The
performance
each
model
was
meticulously
evaluated,
employing
metrics
as
F1
score,
accuracy,
precision,
recall.
results
paint
compelling
picture.
DCNN
outshines
its
peers,
boasting
an
impressive
accuracy
rate
99.8%.
same
arena,
InceptionV3
achieved
notable
90%
ResNet50
secured
89%,
VGG16
reached
85%.
These
outcomes
underscore
DCNN's
prowess
images.
Moreover,
offers
detailed
view
model's
through
confusion
matrices,
shedding
light
their
abilities
categorize
true
positives,
negatives,
false
negatives.
regard,
exhibits
remarkable
proficiency,
minimizing
both
positives
conclusion,
research
underscores
supremacy
automating
With
exceptional
minimal
error
rates,
stands
promising
tool
healthcare
professionals,
facilitating
early-stage
diagnosis
treatment.
Furthermore,
convergence
hold
potential
enhancement
further
exploration,
testing
larger
more
diverse
datasets
investigating
optimization
strategies.
Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 131 - 144
Published: Jan. 15, 2023
There
are
several
disease
kinds
in
global
populations
that
may
be
related
to
human
lifestyles,
social,
genetic,
economic,
and
other
factors
the
nature
of
country
they
live
in.
Most
recent
studies
have
focused
on
investigating
prevalent
diseases
spread
population
order
minimize
mortality
risks,
choose
best
method
for
treatment,
improve
community
healthcare.
Kidney
is
one
most
widespread
health
problems
modern
society.
This
study
focuses
kidney
stones,
cysts,
tumors,
three
common
types
renal
illness,
using
a
dataset
12,446
CT
urogram
whole
abdomen
images,
aiming
move
toward
an
AI-based
diagnosis
system
while
contributing
wider
field
artificial
intelligence
research.
In
this
study,
hybrid
technique
used
by
utilizing
both
pre-train
models
feature
extraction
classification
machine
learning
algorithms
task
image
diagnosis.
The
pre-trained
model
Densenet-201
model.
As
well
as
Random
Forest
classification,
Densenet-201-Random-Forest
approach
has
outperformed
many
previous
studies,
having
accuracy
rate
99.719
percent.
Journal of King Saud University - Computer and Information Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(7), P. 102130 - 102130
Published: July 18, 2024
Accurate
diagnosis
of
kidney
disease
is
crucial,
as
it
a
significant
health
concern
that
demands
precise
identification
for
effective
and
appropriate
treatment.
Deep
learning
methods
are
increasingly
recognized
valuable
tools
in
the
biomedical
field.
However,
current
models
utilizing
deep
networks
often
encounter
challenges
overfitting
low
accuracy,
necessitating
further
refinement
optimal
performance.
To
overcome
these
challenges,
this
paper
proposes
introduction
two
ensemble
designed
stone
detection
CT
images.
The
first
model,
called
StackedEnsembleNet,
two-level
stack
model
effectively
integrates
predictions
from
four
base
models:
InceptionV3,
InceptionResNetV2,
MobileNet,
Xception.
By
leveraging
collective
knowledge
models,
StackedEnsembleNet
improves
accuracy
reliability
detection.
second
PSOWeightedAvgNet,
leverages
Particle
Swarm
Optimization
(PSO)
algorithm
to
determine
weights
weighted
average
ensemble.
Through
PSO,
approach
assigns
optimized
each
during
ensembling
process,
enhancing
performance
by
optimizing
combination
their
predictions.
Experimental
results
conducted
on
large
dataset
1799
images
demonstrate
both
PSOWeightedAvgNet
outperform
individual
achieving
high
rates
Furthermore,
additional
experiments
an
unseen
validate
models'
ability
generalize.
comparison
with
previous
confirms
superior
proposed
models.
also
presents
Grad-CAM
visualizations
error
case
analysis
provide
insights
into
decision-making
processes
overcoming
limitations
existing
offer
promising
accurate
detection,
contributing
improved
treatment
outcomes
field
nephrology.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 30, 2023
Introduction
Cancer
happening
rates
in
humankind
are
gradually
rising
due
to
a
variety
of
reasons,
and
sensible
detection
management
essential
decrease
the
disease
rates.
The
kidney
is
one
vital
organs
human
physiology,
cancer
medical
emergency
needs
accurate
diagnosis
well-organized
management.
Methods
proposed
work
aims
develop
framework
classify
renal
computed
tomography
(CT)
images
into
healthy/cancer
classes
using
pre-trained
deep-learning
schemes.
To
improve
accuracy,
this
suggests
threshold
filter-based
pre-processing
scheme,
which
helps
removing
artefact
CT
slices
achieve
better
detection.
various
stages
scheme
involve:
(i)
Image
collection,
resizing,
removal,
(ii)
Deep
features
extraction,
(iii)
Feature
reduction
fusion,
(iv)
Binary
classification
five-fold
cross-validation.
Results
discussion
This
experimental
investigation
executed
separately
for:
with
without
artefact.
As
result
outcome
study,
K-Nearest
Neighbor
(KNN)
classifier
able
100%
accuracy
by
pre-processed
slices.
Therefore,
can
be
considered
for
purpose
examining
clinical
grade
images,
as
it
clinically
significant.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: June 2, 2023
Lung
cancer
is
a
fatal
disease
caused
by
an
abnormal
proliferation
of
cells
in
the
lungs.
Similarly,
chronic
kidney
disorders
affect
people
worldwide
and
can
lead
to
renal
failure
impaired
function.
Cyst
development,
stones,
tumors
are
frequent
diseases
impairing
Since
these
conditions
generally
asymptomatic,
early,
accurate
identification
lung
necessary
prevent
serious
complications.
Artificial
Intelligence
plays
vital
role
early
detection
lethal
diseases.
In
this
paper,
we
proposed
modified
Xception
deep
neural
network-based
computer-aided
diagnosis
model,
consisting
transfer
learning
based
image
net
weights
model
fine-tuned
network
for
automatic
computed
tomography
multi-class
classification.
The
obtained
99.39%
accuracy,
99.33%
precision,
98%
recall,
98.67%
F1-score
Whereas,
it
attained
100%
F1
score,
recall
precision
Also,
outperformed
original
existing
methods.
Hence,
serve
as
support
tool
radiologists
nephrologists
disease,
respectively.