Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(17), P. 7612 - 7612
Published: Sept. 2, 2023
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
use
geometric
features
and
texture
analysis
discriminate
between
healthy
unhealthy
femurs
identify
the
most
influential
features.
We
scanned
proximal
femoral
bone
(PFB)
284
Iranian
cases
(21
83
years
old)
using
different
dual-energy
X-ray
absorptiometry
(DEXA)
scanners
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
machines.
Subjects
were
labeled
as
“healthy”
(T-score
>
−0.9)
“unhealthy”
based
on
results
DEXA
scans.
Based
geometry
PFB
in
MRI,
204
retrieved.
used
support
vector
machine
(SVM)
with
kernels,
decision
tree,
logistic
regression
algorithms
classifiers
Genetic
algorithm
(GA)
select
best
set
maximize
accuracy.
There
185
participants
classified
99
unhealthy.
SVM
radial
basis
function
kernels
had
performance
(89.08%)
geometrical
ones.
Even
though
our
findings
show
high
model,
further
investigation
more
subjects
is
suggested.
To
knowledge,
first
that
investigates
qualitative
classification
PFBs
MRI
reference
scans
learning
methods
GA.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(13), P. 4188 - 4188
Published: June 21, 2023
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
and
machine
learning
(ML)
are
rapidly
becoming
integral
components
of
modern
healthcare,
offering
new
avenues
for
diagnosis,
treatment,
outcome
prediction.
This
review
explores
their
current
applications
potential
future
in
the
field
spinal
care.
From
enhancing
imaging
techniques
to
predicting
patient
outcomes,
AI
ML
revolutionizing
way
we
approach
diseases.
have
significantly
improved
by
augmenting
detection
classification
capabilities,
thereby
boosting
diagnostic
accuracy.
Predictive
models
also
been
developed
guide
treatment
plans
foresee
driving
a
shift
towards
more
personalized
Looking
future,
envision
further
ingraining
themselves
care
with
development
algorithms
capable
deciphering
complex
pathologies
aid
decision
making.
Despite
promise
these
technologies
hold,
integration
into
clinical
practice
is
not
without
challenges.
Data
quality,
hurdles,
data
security,
ethical
considerations
some
key
areas
that
need
be
addressed
successful
responsible
implementation.
In
conclusion,
represent
potent
tools
transforming
Thoughtful
balanced
technologies,
guided
considerations,
can
lead
significant
advancements,
ushering
an
era
personalized,
effective,
efficient
healthcare.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 1364 - 1364
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Osteoporosis,
marked
by
low
bone
mineral
density
(BMD)
and
a
high
fracture
risk,
is
major
health
issue.
Recent
progress
in
medical
imaging,
especially
CT
scans,
offers
new
ways
of
diagnosing
assessing
osteoporosis.
This
review
examines
the
use
AI
analysis
scans
to
stratify
BMD
diagnose
By
summarizing
relevant
studies,
we
aimed
assess
effectiveness,
constraints,
potential
impact
AI-based
osteoporosis
classification
(severity)
via
CT.
A
systematic
search
electronic
databases
(PubMed,
MEDLINE,
Web
Science,
ClinicalTrials.gov)
was
conducted
according
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
guidelines.
total
39
articles
were
retrieved
from
databases,
key
findings
compiled
summarized,
including
regions
analyzed,
type
their
efficacy
predicting
compared
with
conventional
DXA
studies.
Important
considerations
limitations
are
also
discussed.
The
overall
reported
accuracy,
sensitivity,
specificity
classifying
using
images
ranged
61.8%
99.4%,
41.0%
100.0%,
31.0%
100.0%
respectively,
areas
under
curve
(AUCs)
ranging
0.582
0.994.
While
additional
research
necessary
validate
clinical
reproducibility
these
tools
before
incorporating
them
into
routine
practice,
studies
demonstrate
promising
opportunistically
predict
classify
without
need
DEXA.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(15), P. 2700 - 2700
Published: July 29, 2024
Background:
Metastasis
commonly
occur
in
the
bone
tissue.
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
has
become
increasingly
prevalent
medical
sector
as
support
decision-making,
diagnosis,
and
treatment
processes.
The
objective
of
this
systematic
review
was
to
assess
reliability
AI
systems
clinical,
radiological,
pathological
aspects
metastases.
Methods:
We
included
studies
that
evaluated
use
applications
patients
affected
by
Two
reviewers
performed
a
digital
search
on
31
December
2023
PubMed,
Scopus,
Cochrane
library
extracted
authors,
method,
interest
area,
main
modalities
used,
objectives
from
studies.
Results:
59
analyzed
contribution
computational
diagnosing
or
forecasting
outcomes
with
metastasis.
Six
were
specific
for
spine
study
involved
nuclear
medicine
(44.1%),
clinical
research
(28.8%),
radiology
(20.4%),
molecular
biology
(6.8%).
When
primary
tumor
reported,
prostate
cancer
most
common,
followed
lung,
breast,
kidney.
Conclusions:
Appropriately
trained
models
may
be
very
useful
merging
information
achieve
an
overall
improved
diagnostic
accuracy
metastasis
bone.
Nevertheless,
there
are
still
concerns
settings.
Ethical
considerations
legal
issues
must
addressed
facilitate
safe
regulated
adoption
technologies.
limitations
comprise
stronger
emphasis
early
detection
rather
than
management
prognosis
well
high
heterogeneity
type
tumor,
technology
radiological
techniques,
pathology,
laboratory
samples
involved.
Journal of Medical Internet Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27, P. e53567 - e53567
Published: April 1, 2025
Background
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
has
the
potential
to
transform
cancer
diagnosis,
ultimately
leading
better
patient
outcomes.
Objective
We
performed
an
umbrella
review
summarize
and
critically
evaluate
evidence
for
AI-based
imaging
diagnosis
of
cancers.
Methods
PubMed,
Embase,
Web
Science,
Cochrane,
IEEE
databases
were
searched
relevant
systematic
reviews
from
inception
June
19,
2024.
Two
independent
investigators
abstracted
data
assessed
quality
evidence,
using
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
(JBI)
Critical
Appraisal
Checklist
Systematic
Reviews
Research
Syntheses.
further
in
each
meta-analysis
by
applying
Grading
Recommendations,
Assessment,
Development,
Evaluation
(GRADE)
criteria.
Diagnostic
performance
synthesized
narratively.
Results
In
a
comprehensive
analysis
158
included
studies
evaluating
AI
algorithms
noninvasive
across
8
major
human
system
cancers,
accuracy
classifiers
central
nervous
cancers
varied
widely
(ranging
48%
100%).
Similarities
observed
diagnostic
head
neck,
respiratory
system,
digestive
urinary
female-related
systems,
skin,
other
sites.
Most
meta-analyses
demonstrated
positive
summary
performance.
For
instance,
9
meta-analyzed
sensitivity
specificity
esophageal
cancer,
showing
ranges
90%-95%
80%-93.8%,
respectively.
case
breast
detection,
calculated
pooled
within
75.4%-92%
83%-90.6%,
Four
reported
ovarian
both
75%-94%.
Notably,
lung
was
relatively
low,
primarily
distributed
between
65%
80%.
Furthermore,
80.4%
(127/158)
high
according
JBI
Checklist,
with
remaining
classified
as
medium
quality.
The
GRADE
assessment
indicated
that
overall
moderate
low.
Conclusions
Although
shows
great
achieving
accelerated,
accurate,
more
objective
diagnoses
multiple
there
are
still
hurdles
overcome
before
its
implementation
clinical
settings.
present
findings
highlight
concerted
effort
research
community,
clinicians,
policymakers
is
required
existing
translate
this
into
improved
outcomes
health
care
delivery.
Trial
Registration
PROSPERO
CRD42022364278;
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42022364278
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 513 - 513
Published: May 13, 2025
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
is
revolutionizing
the
field
of
orthopedic
bioengineering
by
increasing
diagnostic
accuracy
and
surgical
precision
improving
patient
outcomes.
This
review
highlights
using
AI
for
orthopedics
in
preoperative
planning,
intraoperative
robotics,
smart
implants,
bone
regeneration.
AI-powered
imaging,
automated
3D
anatomical
modeling,
robotic-assisted
surgery
have
dramatically
changed
practices.
has
improved
planning
enhancing
complex
image
interpretation
providing
augmented
reality
guidance
to
create
highly
accurate
strategies.
Intraoperatively,
surgeries
enhance
reduce
human
error
while
minimizing
invasiveness.
implant
sensors
allow
vivo
monitoring,
early
complication
detection,
individualized
rehabilitation.
It
also
advanced
regeneration
devices
neuroprosthetics,
highlighting
its
innovation
capabilities.
While
advancements
are
exciting,
challenges
remain,
like
need
standardized
system
validation
protocols,
assessing
ethical
consequences
AI-derived
decision-making,
with
bioprinting
tissue
engineering.
Future
research
should
focus
on
proving
reliability
predictability
performance
AI-pivoted
systems
their
adoption
within
clinical
practice.
synthesizes
recent
developments
impact
potential
future
effectiveness
care
beyond.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 12 - 12
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
Cutaneous
leishmaniasis
(CL)
is
a
common
illness
that
causes
skin
lesions,
principally
ulcerations,
on
exposed
regions
of
the
body.
Although
neglected
tropical
diseases
(NTDs)
are
typically
found
in
areas,
they
have
recently
become
more
along
Africa’s
northern
coast,
particularly
Libya.
The
devastation
healthcare
infrastructure
during
2011
war
and
following
conflicts,
as
well
governmental
apathy,
may
be
causal
factors
associated
with
this
catastrophic
event.
main
objective
study
to
evaluate
alternative
diagnostic
strategies
for
recognizing
amastigotes
cutaneous
parasites
at
various
stages
using
Convolutional
Neural
Networks
(CNNs).
research
additionally
aimed
testing
different
classification
models
employing
dataset
ultra-thin
smear
images
Leishmania
parasite-infected
people
leishmaniasis.
pre-trained
deep
learning
including
EfficientNetB0,
DenseNet201,
ResNet101,
MobileNetv2,
Xception
used
leishmania
parasite
diagnosis
task.
To
assess
models’
effectiveness,
we
employed
five-fold
cross-validation
approach
guarantee
consistency
outputs
when
applied
portions
full
dataset.
Following
thorough
assessment
contrast
models,
DenseNet-201
proved
most
suitable
choice.
It
attained
mean
accuracy
0.9914
outstanding
results
sensitivity,
specificity,
positive
predictive
value,
negative
F1-score,
Matthew’s
correlation
coefficient,
Cohen’s
Kappa
coefficient.
model
surpassed
other
based
comprehensive
evaluation
these
key
performance
metrics.