Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(24), P. 11930 - 11930
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Lung
ultrasound
is
an
increasingly
utilized
non-invasive
imaging
modality
for
assessing
lung
condition
but
interpreting
it
can
be
challenging
and
depends
on
the
operator’s
experience.
To
address
these
challenges,
this
work
proposes
approach
that
combines
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
with
feature-based
signal
processing
algorithms.
We
introduce
a
specialized
deep
learning
model
designed
trained
to
facilitate
analysis
interpretation
of
images
by
automating
detection
location
pulmonary
features,
including
pleura,
A-lines,
B-lines,
consolidations.
Employing
Convolutional
Neural
Networks
(CNNs)
semi-automatically
annotated
dataset,
delineates
patterns
objective
enhancing
diagnostic
precision.
Real-time
post-processing
algorithms
further
refine
prediction
accuracy
reducing
false-positives
false-negatives,
augmenting
interpretational
clarity
obtaining
final
rate
up
20
frames
per
second
levels
89%
consolidation,
92%
66%
detecting
normal
lungs
compared
expert
opinion.
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 330 - 330
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
In
this
paper,
we
propose
a
Linux-based
operating
system,
namely,
DicomOS,
tailored
for
medical
imaging
and
enhanced
interoperability,
addressing
user-friendly
functionality
the
main
critical
needs
in
radiology
workflows.
Traditional
systems
clinical
settings
face
limitations,
such
as
fragmented
software
ecosystems
platform-specific
restrictions,
which
disrupt
collaborative
workflows
hinder
diagnostic
efficiency.
Built
on
Ubuntu
22.04
LTS,
DicomOS
integrates
essential
DICOM
functionalities
directly
into
OS,
providing
unified,
cohesive
platform
image
visualization,
annotation,
sharing.
Methods
include
custom
configurations
development
of
graphical
user
interfaces
(GUIs)
command-line
tools,
making
them
accessible
to
professionals
developers.
Key
applications
ITK-SNAP
3D
Slicer
are
seamlessly
integrated
alongside
specialized
GUIs
that
enhance
usability
without
requiring
extensive
technical
expertise.
As
preliminary
work,
demonstrates
potential
simplify
workflows,
reduce
cognitive
load,
promote
efficient
data
sharing
across
diverse
settings.
However,
further
evaluations,
including
structured
tests
broader
deployment
with
distributable
ISO
image,
must
validate
its
effectiveness
scalability
real-world
scenarios.
The
results
indicate
provides
versatile
adaptable
solution,
supporting
radiologists
routine
tasks
while
facilitating
customization
advanced
users.
an
open-source
platform,
has
evolve
needs,
positioning
it
valuable
resource
enhancing
workflow
integration
collaboration.
PeerJ Computer Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. e2800 - e2800
Published: April 8, 2025
Kidney
diseases
are
becoming
an
alarming
concern
around
the
globe.
Premature
diagnosis
of
kidney
disease
can
save
precious
human
lives
by
taking
preventive
measures.
Deep
learning
demonstrates
a
substantial
performance
in
various
medical
disciplines.
Numerous
deep
approaches
suggested
literature
for
accurate
chronic
classification
compromising
on
architectural
complexity,
speed,
and
resource
constraints.
In
this
study,
transfer
is
exploited
incorporating
unexplored
yet
effective
variants
ConvNeXt
EfficientNetV2
efficient
diseases.
The
benchmark
computed
tomography
(CT)-based
database
containing
12,446
CT
scans
tumor,
stone
cysts,
normal
patients
utilized
to
train
designed
fine-tuned
networks.
However,
due
highly
imbalanced
distribution
images
among
classes,
operation
data
trimming
balancing
number
each
class,
which
essential
designing
unbiased
predictive
network.
By
utilizing
pre-trained
models
our
specific
task,
training
time
reduced
leading
computationally
inexpensive
solution.
After
comprehensive
hyperparameters
tuning
with
respect
changes
rates,
batch
sizes,
optimizers,
it
depicted
that
EfficientNetV2B0
network
23.8
MB
size
only
6.2
million
parameters
shows
diagnostic
achieving
generalized
test
accuracy
99.75%
balanced
database.
Furthermore,
attains
high
precision,
recall,
F1-score
99.75%,
99.63%,
respectively.
Moreover,
final
ensures
its
scalability
impressive
99.73%
set
original
dataset
as
well.
Through
extensive
evaluation
proposed
strategy,
concluded
design
outperforms
counterparts
terms
computational
efficiency
tasks.
serves
accurate,
efficient,
solution
tailored
real-time
deployment
or
mobile
edge
devices.
Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Dec. 6, 2023
Radiologists
confront
formidable
challenges
when
confronted
with
the
intricate
task
of
classifying
brain
tumors
through
analysis
MRI
images.
Our
forthcoming
manuscript
introduces
an
innovative
and
highly
effective
methodology
that
capitalizes
on
capabilities
Least
Squares
Support
Vector
Machines
(LS-SVM)
in
tandem
rich
insights
drawn
from
Multi-Scale
Morphological
Texture
Features
(MMTF)
extracted
T1-weighted
MR
underwent
meticulous
evaluation
a
substantial
dataset
encompassing
139
cases,
consisting
119
cases
aberrant
20
normal
The
outcomes
we
achieved
are
nothing
short
extraordinary.
LS-SVM-based
approach
vastly
outperforms
competing
classifiers,
demonstrating
its
dominance
exceptional
accuracy
rate
98.97%.
This
represents
3.97%
improvement
over
alternative
methods,
accompanied
by
notable
2.48%
enhancement
Sensitivity
10%
increase
Specificity.
These
results
conclusively
surpass
performance
traditional
classifiers
such
as
(SVM),
Radial
Basis
Function
(RBF),
Artificial
Neural
Networks
(ANN)
terms
classification
accuracy.
outstanding
our
model
realm
tumor
diagnosis
signifies
leap
forward
field,
holding
promise
delivering
more
precise
dependable
tools
for
radiologists
healthcare
professionals
their
pivotal
role
identifying
using
imaging
techniques.
Pattern Analysis and Applications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(1)
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Abstract
Crohn’s
disease
and
ulcerative
colitis
are
two
chronic
diseases
that
cause
inflammation
in
the
tissues
of
entire
gastrointestinal
tract
described
by
term
inflammatory
bowel
disease.
Gastroenterologists
find
it
difficult
to
evaluate
endoscopic
images
recognise
characteristics
diseases.
Therefore,
this
work
aims
build
a
dataset
with
(collected
from
public
datasets
LIMUC,
HyperKvasir
CrohnIPI)
train
deep
learning
models
(five
CNNs
six
ViTs)
develop
tool
capable
helping
doctors
distinguish
type
In
addition,
as
these
architectures
will
be
too
heavy
hospital
context,
work,
we
looking
use
knowledge
distillation
create
lighter
simpler
same
precision
pre-trained
used
study.
During
process,
is
important
interpret
before
resulting
ensure
can
maintain
performance
information
learnt
both
similar.
It
concluded
possible
reduce
25x
number
parameters
while
maintaining
good
reducing
inference
time
5.32
s.
Allied
this,
through
interpretability
was
after
identify
ulcers,
bleeding
situations,
lesions
caused
Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
113, P. 102349 - 102349
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Autosomal-dominant
polycystic
kidney
disease
is
a
prevalent
genetic
disorder
characterized
by
the
development
of
renal
cysts,
leading
to
enlargement
and
failure.
Accurate
measurement
total
volume
through
segmentation
crucial
assess
severity,
predict
progression
evaluate
treatment
effects.
Traditional
manual
suffers
from
intra-
inter-expert
variability,
prompting
exploration
automated
approaches.
In
recent
years,
convolutional
neural
networks
have
been
employed
for
magnetic
resonance
images.
However,
use
Transformer-based
models,
which
shown
remarkable
performance
in
wide
range
computer
vision
medical
image
analysis
tasks,
remains
unexplored
this
area.
With
their
self-attention
mechanism,
Transformers
excel
capturing
global
context
information,
accurate
organ
delineations.
paper,
we
compare
various
convolutional-based,
Transformers-based,
hybrid
convolutional/Transformers-based
segmentation.
Additionally,
propose
dual-task
learning
scheme,
where
common
feature
extractor
followed
per-kidney
decoders,
towards
better
generalizability
efficiency.
We
extensively
architectures
schemes
on
heterogeneous
imaging
dataset
collected
112
patients
with
disease.
Our
results
highlight
effectiveness
models
relevancy
exploiting
improve
accuracy
mitigate
data
scarcity
issues.
A
promising
ability
accurately
delineating
kidneys
especially
presence
cyst
distributions
adjacent
cyst-containing
organs.
This
work
contribute
advancement
reliable
delineation
methods
nephrology,
paving
way
broad
spectrum
clinical
applications.
PeerJ Computer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. e1953 - e1953
Published: April 16, 2024
Melanoma
is
the
most
aggressive
and
prevalent
form
of
skin
cancer
globally,
with
a
higher
incidence
in
men
individuals
fair
skin.
Early
detection
melanoma
essential
for
successful
treatment
prevention
metastasis.
In
this
context,
deep
learning
methods,
distinguished
by
their
ability
to
perform
automated
detailed
analysis,
extracting
melanoma-specific
features,
have
emerged.
These
approaches
excel
performing
large-scale
optimizing
time,
providing
accurate
diagnoses,
contributing
timely
treatments
compared
conventional
diagnostic
methods.
The
present
study
offers
methodology
assess
effectiveness
an
AlexNet-based
convolutional
neural
network
(CNN)
identifying
early-stage
melanomas.
model
trained
on
balanced
dataset
10,605
dermoscopic
images,
modified
datasets
where
hair,
potential
obstructive
factor,
was
detected
removed
allowing
assessment
how
hair
removal
affects
model’s
overall
performance.
To
removal,
we
propose
morphological
algorithm
combined
different
filtering
techniques
comparison:
Fourier,
Wavelet,
average
blur,
low-pass
filters.
evaluated
through
10-fold
cross-validation
metrics
accuracy,
recall,
precision,
F1
score.
results
demonstrate
that
proposed
performs
best
implemented
both
Wavelet
filter
algorithm.
It
has
accuracy
91.30%,
recall
87%,
precision
95.19%,
score
90.91%.