Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 213 - 213
Published: Jan. 29, 2023
Intrahepatic
cholangiocarcinoma
(iCCA)
is
the
second
most
common
primary
liver
tumor,
with
a
median
survival
of
only
13
months.
Surgical
resection
remains
curative
therapy;
however,
at
first
detection,
one-third
patients
are
an
early
enough
stage
for
this
approach
to
be
effective,
thus
rendering
diagnosis
as
efficient
improving
survival.
Therefore,
identification
higher-risk
patients,
whose
risk
correlated
genetic
and
pre-cancerous
conditions,
employment
non-invasive-screening
modalities
would
appropriate.
For
several
at-risk
such
those
suffering
from
sclerosing
cholangitis
or
fibropolycystic
disease,
use
periodic
(6–12
months)
imaging
by
ultrasound
(US),
magnetic
Resonance
Imaging
(MRI)/cholangiopancreatography
(MRCP),
computed
tomography
(CT)
in
association
serum
CA19-9
measurement
has
been
proposed.
cirrhosis
it
proposed
that
iCCA
monitored
similar
fashion
HCC
patients.
The
possibility
using
Artificial
Intelligence
models
evaluate
could
favor
these
entities,
although
more
data
needed
support
practical
utility
applications
field
screening.
reasons,
appropriate
develop
screening
programs
research
protocols
setting.
In
fact,
success
reauires
patient
compliance
multidisciplinary
cooperation.
Current Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(1), P. 403 - 424
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
The
aim
of
this
informative
review
was
to
investigate
the
application
radiomics
in
cancer
imaging
and
summarize
results
recent
studies
support
oncological
with
particular
attention
breast
cancer,
rectal
primitive
secondary
liver
cancer.
This
also
aims
provide
main
findings,
challenges
limitations
current
methodologies.
Clinical
published
last
four
years
(2019–2022)
were
included
review.
Among
19
analyzed,
none
assessed
differences
between
scanners
vendor-dependent
characteristics,
collected
images
individuals
at
additional
points
time,
performed
calibration
statistics,
represented
a
prospective
study
registered
database,
conducted
cost-effectiveness
analysis,
reported
on
clinical
application,
or
multivariable
analysis
non-radiomics
features.
Seven
reached
high
radiomic
quality
score
(RQS),
seventeen
earned
by
using
validation
steps
considering
two
datasets
from
distinct
institutes
open
science
data
domains
(radiomics
features
calculated
set
representative
ROIs
are
source).
potential
is
increasingly
establishing
itself,
even
if
there
still
several
aspects
be
evaluated
before
passage
into
routine
practice.
There
challenges,
including
need
for
standardization
across
all
stages
workflow
cross-site
real-world
heterogeneous
datasets.
Moreover,
multiple
centers
more
samples
that
add
inter-scanner
characteristics
will
needed
future,
as
well
collecting
time
points,
reporting
statistics
performing
database.
Frontiers in Radiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
applications
in
breast
imaging
span
a
wide
range
of
tasks
including
decision
support,
risk
assessment,
patient
management,
quality
treatment
response
assessment
and
image
enhancement.
However,
their
integration
into
the
clinical
workflow
has
been
slow
due
to
lack
consensus
on
data
quality,
benchmarked
robust
implementation,
consensus-based
guidelines
ensure
standardization
generalization.
Contrast-enhanced
mammography
(CEM)
improved
sensitivity
specificity
compared
current
standards
cancer
diagnostic
i.e.,
(MG)
and/or
conventional
ultrasound
(US),
with
comparable
accuracy
MRI
(current
benchmark),
but
at
much
lower
cost
higher
throughput.
This
makes
CEM
an
excellent
tool
for
widespread
lesion
characterization
all
women,
underserved
minority
women.
Underlining
critical
need
early
detection
accurate
diagnosis
cancer,
this
review
examines
limitations
approaches
reveals
how
AI
can
help
overcome
them.
The
Methodical
approaches,
such
as
processing,
feature
extraction,
quantitative
analysis,
classification,
segmentation,
data,
detection,
screening
support
have
carefully
analysed
recent
studies
addressing
diagnosis.
Recent
described
by
Checklist
Intelligence
Medical
Imaging
(CLAIM)
establish
framework
rigorous
evaluation
surveying
inspired
criteria.
British Journal of Radiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
97(1156), P. 695 - 704
Published: Jan. 20, 2024
Abstract
Contrast-enhanced
mammography
(CEM)
is
an
emerging
breast
imaging
technology
with
promise
for
cancer
screening,
diagnosis,
and
procedural
guidance.
However,
best
uses
of
CEM
in
comparison
other
modalities
such
as
tomosynthesis,
ultrasound,
MRI
remain
inconclusive
many
clinical
settings.
This
review
article
summarizes
recent
peer-reviewed
literature,
emphasizing
retrospective
reviews,
prospective
trials,
meta-analyses
published
from
2020
to
2023.
The
intent
this
supplement
prior
comprehensive
reviews
summarize
the
current
state-of-the-art
CEM.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Jan. 9, 2023
Objectives
Patients
with
rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
and
interstitial
lung
disease
(ILD)
have
increased
mortality
compared
to
the
general
population
factors
capable
of
predicting
RA-ILD
long-term
clinical
outcomes
are
lacking.
In
oncology,
radiomics
allows
quantification
tumour
phenotype
by
analysing
characteristics
medical
images.
Using
specific
software,
it
is
possible
segment
organs
on
high-resolution
computed
tomography
(HRCT)
images
extract
many
features
that
may
uncover
not
detected
naked
eye.
We
aimed
investigate
whether
from
whole
radiomic
analysis
HRCT
alone
predict
in
patients.
Methods
High-resolution
tomographies
RA
patients
January
2012
March
2022
were
analyzed.
The
time
between
first
available
last
follow-up
visit
or
ILD-related
death
was
recorded.
performed
a
volumetric
3D
Slicer,
automatically
segmenting
lungs
trachea
via
Lung
CT
Analyzer.
A
LASSO-Cox
model
carried
out
considering
as
outcome
variable
extracting
exposure
variables.
Results
retrieved
HRCTs
30
median
survival
(interquartile
range)
48
months
(36–120
months).
Thirteen
(43.33%)
died
during
observation
period.
Whole
line
segmentation
fast
reliable.
included
either
grey
level
intensity
within
[high-resolution
(HR)
9.35,
95%
CI
1.56–55.86]
positive
predictor
10th
percentile
number
voxels
(HR
0.20,
0.05–0.84),
voxel-based
pre-processing
information
0.23,
0.06–0.82)
flatness
0.42,
0.18–0.98),
negatively
correlating
mortality.
correlation
values
their
respective
1.52
0.82–2.83)
also
retained
confounder.
Conclusion
Radiomic
patients’
promote
digital
biomarker
regardless
disease.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 351 - 351
Published: Jan. 5, 2023
Pancreatic
cancer
(PC)
is
one
of
the
deadliest
cancers,
and
it
responsible
for
a
number
deaths
almost
equal
to
its
incidence.
The
high
mortality
rate
correlated
with
several
explanations;
main
late
disease
stage
at
which
majority
patients
are
diagnosed.
Since
surgical
resection
has
been
recognised
as
only
curative
treatment,
PC
diagnosis
initial
believed
tool
improve
survival.
Therefore,
patient
stratification
according
familial
genetic
risk
creation
screening
protocol
by
using
minimally
invasive
diagnostic
tools
would
be
appropriate.
cystic
neoplasms
(PCNs)
subsets
lesions
deserve
special
management
avoid
overtreatment.
current
programs
based
on
annual
employment
magnetic
resonance
imaging
cholangiopancreatography
sequences
(MR/MRCP)
and/or
endoscopic
ultrasonography
(EUS).
For
unfit
MRI,
computed
tomography
(CT)
could
proposed,
although
CT
results
in
lower
detection
rates,
compared
small
lesions.
actual
major
limit
incapacity
detect
characterize
pancreatic
intraepithelial
neoplasia
(PanIN)
EUS
MR/MRCP.
possibility
utilizing
artificial
intelligence
models
evaluate
higher-risk
favour
these
entities,
more
data
needed
support
real
utility
applications
field
screening.
motives,
appropriate
realize
research
settings.