PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(10), P. e0309033 - e0309033
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Purpose
To
develop
a
better
radiomic
model
for
the
differential
diagnosis
of
benign
and
lung
adenocarcinoma
lesions
presenting
as
larger
solid
nodules
masses
based
on
multiscale
computed
tomography
(CT)
radiomics.
Materials
methods
This
retrospective
study
enrolled
205
patients
with
from
Center
1
between
January
2010
February
2022
2
2019
2022.
After
applying
inclusion
exclusion
criteria,
we
retrospectively
165
two
centers
assigned
them
to
training
dataset
(n
=
115)
or
test
50).
Radiomics
features
were
extracted
volumes
interest
CT
images.
A
gradient
boosting
decision
tree
(GBDT)
was
used
data
dimensionality
reduction
perform
final
feature
selection.
Four
models
developed
using
clinical
data,
conventional
imaging
radiomics
features,
namely,
image
(CIM),
plain
(PRM),
enhanced
(ERM)
combined
(CM).
Model
performance
evaluated
determine
best
identifying
masses.
Results
In
dataset,
areas
under
curve
(AUCs)
CIM,
PRM,
ERM,
CM
0.718,
0.806,
0.819,
0.917,
respectively.
The
diagnostic
capability
ERM
than
that
PRM
CIM.
optimal.
Intermediate
junior
radiologists
respiratory
physicians
achieved
improved
obviously
results
model.
senior
showed
slight
after
Conclusion
may
have
potential
be
noninvasive
tool
American Journal of Roentgenology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
223(1)
Published: May 1, 2024
CT
is
increasingly
detecting
thyroid
nodules.
Prior
studies
indicated
a
potential
role
of
CT-based
radiomics
models
in
characterizing
nodules,
although
these
lacked
external
validation.
BMC Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Previous
studies
have
indicated
that
clinical
and
imaging
features
may
assist
in
distinguishing
between
benign
malignant
solid
lung
nodules.
Yet,
the
specific
characteristics
question
continue
to
be
debated.
This
meta-analysis
aims
identify
risk
factors
for
nodules,
thereby
supporting
informed
decision-making.
A
comprehensive
search
of
databases
including
PubMed,
Embase,
Web
Science,
Cochrane
Library,
Scopus,
Wanfang,
CNKI,
VIP,
CBM
was
conducted
up
October
6,
2024.
Only
publications
Chinese
or
English
were
considered.
Data
analysis
performed
using
Stata
16.0
software.
included
32
studies,
comprising
7758
pulmonary
which
3359
4399
malignant.
It
found
incidence
spiculate
signs
nodules
(MSPN)
higher
than
(BSPN)
[OR
=
3.06,
95%
CI
(2.35,
3.98),
P
<
0.05.
Additionally,
increases
observed
incidences
vascular
convergence[OR
16.57,
(8.79,
31.24),
0.05],
lobulated
5.17,
(3.83,
6.98)],
air
bronchogram
sign[OR
2.96,
(1.62,
5.41),
pleura
traction
sign
2.33,
(1.65,
3.29),
border
blur
2.94,
(1.47,
5.85),
vacuole
5.25,
(2.66,
10.37),
family
history
cancer
3.85,
(2.43,
6.12),
0.05]
compared
BSPN.
Older
age[OR
1.06,
(1.04,
1.07),
prevalence
females
2.98,
(2.27,
3.92),
larger
nodule
diameters
1.25,
(1.13,
1.38),
lower
calcification
0.21,
(0.10,
0.48),
also
associated
with
MSPN.
No
significant
differences
MSPN
BSPN
regarding
CEA
emphysema
(all
>
0.05).
highlights
sign,
convergence
diameter,
blur,
age,
gender,
cancer,
traction,
are
markers
predicting
malignancy
SPNs,
potentially
influencing
management.
However,
further
well-designed,
large-scale
needed
confirm
these
findings.
Respiration,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(7), P. 406 - 416
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
<b><i>Introduction:</i></b>
Distinguishing
between
malignant
pleural
effusion
(MPE)
and
benign
(BPE)
poses
a
challenge
in
clinical
practice.
We
aimed
to
construct
validate
combined
model
integrating
radiomic
features
factors
using
computerized
tomography
(CT)
images
differentiate
MPE
BPE.
<b><i>Methods:</i></b>
A
retrospective
inclusion
of
315
patients
with
(PE)
was
conducted
this
study
(training
cohort:
<i>n</i>
=
220;
test
95).
Radiomic
were
extracted
from
CT
images,
the
dimensionality
reduction
selection
processes
carried
out
obtain
optimal
features.
Logistic
regression
(LR),
support
vector
machine
(SVM),
random
forest
employed
models.
LR
analyses
utilized
identify
independent
risk
develop
model.
The
created
by
predictive
factors.
discriminative
ability
each
assessed
receiver
operating
characteristic
curves,
calibration
decision
curve
analysis
(DCA).
<b><i>Results:</i></b>
Out
total
1,834
extracted,
15
explicitly
related
picked
Among
models,
SVM
demonstrated
highest
performance
[area
under
(AUC),
training
0.876,
0.774].
Six
clinically
factors,
including
age,
laterality,
procalcitonin,
carcinoembryonic
antigen,
carbohydrate
antigen
125
(CA125),
neuron-specific
enolase
(NSE),
selected
for
constructing
(AUC:
0.932,
0.870)
exhibited
superior
cohorts
compared
0.850,
0.820)
0.774).
curves
DCA
further
confirmed
practicality
<b><i>Conclusion:</i></b>
This
presented
development
validation
distinguishing
powerful
tool
assisting
diagnosis
PE
patients.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(22), P. 3483 - 3483
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Standard-of-care
medical
imaging
techniques
such
as
CT,
MRI,
and
PET
play
a
critical
role
in
managing
patients
diagnosed
with
metastatic
cutaneous
melanoma.
Advancements
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
techniques,
radiomics,
machine
learning,
deep
could
revolutionize
the
use
of
by
enhancing
individualized
image-guided
precision
medicine
approaches.
In
present
article,
we
will
decipher
how
AI/radiomics
mine
information
from
images,
tumor
volume,
heterogeneity,
shape,
to
provide
insights
into
cancer
biology
that
can
be
leveraged
clinicians
improve
patient
care
both
clinic
clinical
trials.
More
specifically,
detail
potential
AI
detection/diagnosis,
staging,
treatment
planning,
delivery,
response
assessment,
toxicity
monitoring
Finally,
explore
these
proof-of-concept
results
translated
bench
bedside
describing
implementation
standardized
for
routine
adoption
settings
worldwide
predict
outcomes
great
accuracy,
reproducibility,
generalizability
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: June 27, 2024
Currently,
the
differentiation
between
benign
and
malignant
cystic
pulmonary
nodules
poses
a
significant
challenge
for
clinicians.
The
objective
of
this
retrospective
study
was
to
construct
predictive
model
determining
likelihood
malignancy
in
patients
with
nodules.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 29, 2024
AbstractObjectives
This
study
aimed
to
develop
and
validate
a
radiomics
nomogram
that
effectively
distinguishes
between
immune
checkpoint
inhibitor-related
pneumonitis
(CIP)
COVID-19
pneumonia
using
radiographic
imaging
features.
Methods
We
included
97
patients
in
this
study,
identifying
269
lesions—159
from
110
CIP.
The
dataset
was
randomly
divided
into
training
set
(70%
of
the
data)
validation
(30%).
We
extracted
features
corticomedullary
nephrographic
phase-contrast
computed
tomography
(CT)
images,
constructed
signature,
calculated
score
(Rad-score).
Using
these
features,
we
built
models
with
three
classifiers
assessed
demographics
CT
findings
create
clinical
factors
model.
then
combines
Rad-score
independent
evaluated
its
performance
terms
calibration,
discrimination,
usefulness.
Results
In
constructing
33
were
critical
for
differentiating
CIP
pneumonia.
support
vector
machine
classifier
most
accurate
used.
Rad-score,
gender,
lesion
location,
radiological
borders
nomogram.
demonstrated
superior
predictive
performance,
significantly
outperforming
model
(AUC
comparison,
p
=
0.02638).
Calibration
curves
indicated
good
fit
both
sets,
displayed
greater
net
benefit
compared
Conclusion
emerges
as
noninvasive,
quantitative
tool
significant
potential
differentiate
It
enhances
diagnostic
accuracy
supports
radiologists,
especially
overburdened
medical
systems,
through
use
learning
predictions.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(6), P. 943 - 950
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Objective
The
purpose
of
this
study
is
to
explore
the
impact
deep
learning
image
reconstruction
(DLIR)
algorithm
on
quantification
radiomic
features
in
ultra-low-dose
computed
tomography
(ULD-CT)
compared
with
adaptive
statistical
iterative
reconstruction-Veo
(ASIR-V).
Methods
One
hundred
eighty-three
patients
pulmonary
nodules
underwent
standard-dose
(SDCT)
(4.30
±
0.36
mSv)
and
ULD-CT
(UL-A,
0.57
0.09
mSv
or
UL-B,
0.33
0.04
mSv).
SDCT
was
reference
standard
using
(ASIR-V)
at
50%
strength
(50%ASIR-V).
reconstructed
50%ASIR-V,
DLIR
medium
high
(DLIR-M,
DLIR-H).
Radiomics
analysis
extracted
102
features,
intraclass
correlation
coefficient
(ICC)
quantified
reproducibility
between
by
DLIR-M,
DLIR-H
for
each
feature.
Results
Among
percentages
were
48.04%
(49/102),
49.02%
(50/102),
52.94%
(54/102),
respectively.
Shape
first
order
demonstrated
across
different
algorithms
radiation
doses,
mean
ICC
values
exceeding
0.75.
In
texture
DLIR-M
showed
improved
pure
ground
glass
(pGGNs)
from
0.69
0.23
0.75
0.18
0.81
0.12,
respectively,
50%ASIR-V.
Similarly,
solid
(SNs)
increased
0.60
0.19
0.66
0.14
0.13,
Additionally,
pGGNs
SNs
both
groups
decreased
reduced
dose.
Conclusions
can
improve
ultra-low
doses
ASIR-V.
addition,
better
than
SNs.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Introduction
Sepsis
poses
a
serious
threat
to
individual
life
and
health.
Early
accessible
diagnosis
targeted
treatment
are
crucial.
This
study
aims
explore
the
relationship
between
microbes,
metabolic
pathways,
blood
test
indicators
in
sepsis
patients
develop
machine
learning
model
for
clinical
diagnosis.
Methods
Blood
samples
from
were
sequenced.
α-diversity
β-diversity
analyses
performed
compare
microbial
diversity
group
normal
group.
Correlation
analysis
was
conducted
on
indicators.
In
addition,
developed
based
medical
records
radiomic
features
using
algorithms.
Results
The
results
of
showed
that
significantly
higher
than
(
p
<
0.05).
top
10
abundances
groups
Vitis
vinifera,
Mycobacterium
canettii,
Solanum
pennellii,
Ralstonia
insidiosa,
Ananas
comosus,
Moraxella
osloensis,
Escherichia
coli,
Staphylococcus
hominis,
Camelina
sativa
,
Cutibacterium
acnes
.
enriched
pathways
mainly
included
Protein
families:
genetic
information
processing,
Translation,
signaling
cellular
processes,
Unclassified:
processing.
correlation
revealed
significant
positive
0.05)
IL-6
Membrane
transport.
Metabolism
other
amino
acids
with
acnes,
osloensis
hominis
comosus
Poorly
characterized
metabolism.
test-related
negative
microorganisms.
Logistic
regression
(LR)
used
as
optimal
six
models
features.
nomogram,
calibration
curves,
AUC
values
demonstrated
LR
best
prediction.
Discussion
provides
insights
into
sepsis.
shows
potential
aiding
However,
further
research
is
needed
validate
improve
model.