Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 18, 2024
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
referring
to
a
gradual
deterioration
in
cognitive
function,
including
memory
loss
and
impaired
thinking
skills,
has
emerged
as
substantial
worldwide
challenge
with
profound
social
economic
implications.
As
the
prevalence
of
AD
continues
rise
population
ages,
there
is
an
imperative
demand
for
innovative
imaging
techniques
help
improve
our
understanding
these
complex
conditions.
Photoacoustic
(PA)
forms
hybrid
modality
by
integrating
high-contrast
optical
deep-penetration
ultrasound
imaging.
PA
enables
visualization
characterization
tissue
structures
multifunctional
information
at
high
resolution
and,
demonstrated
promising
preliminary
results
study
diagnosis
AD.
This
review
endeavors
offer
thorough
overview
current
applications
potential
on
treatment.
Firstly,
structural,
functional,
molecular
parameter
changes
associated
AD-related
brain
captured
will
be
summarized,
shaping
diagnostic
standpoint
this
review.
Then,
therapeutic
methods
aimed
discussed
further.
Lastly,
solutions
clinical
expand
extent
into
deeper
scenarios
proposed.
While
certain
aspects
might
not
fully
covered,
mini-review
provides
valuable
insights
treatment
through
utilization
photothermal
effects.
We
hope
that
it
spark
further
exploration
field,
fostering
improved
earlier
theranostics
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 643 - 643
Published: June 24, 2024
This
study
evaluates
the
reproducibility
of
machine
learning
models
that
integrate
radiomics
and
deep
features
(features
extracted
from
a
3D
autoencoder
neural
network)
to
classify
various
brain
hemorrhages
effectively.
Using
dataset
720
patients,
we
215
(RFs)
15,680
(DFs)
CT
images.
With
rigorous
screening
based
on
Intraclass
Correlation
Coefficient
thresholds
(>0.75),
identified
135
RFs
1054
DFs
for
analysis.
Feature
selection
techniques
such
as
Boruta,
Recursive
Elimination
(RFE),
XGBoost,
ExtraTreesClassifier
were
utilized
alongside
11
classifiers,
including
AdaBoost,
CatBoost,
Decision
Trees,
LightGBM,
Logistic
Regression,
Naive
Bayes,
Neural
Networks,
Random
Forest,
Support
Vector
Machines
(SVM),
k-Nearest
Neighbors
(k-NN).
Evaluation
metrics
included
Area
Under
Curve
(AUC),
Accuracy
(ACC),
Sensitivity
(SEN),
F1-score.
The
model
evaluation
involved
hyperparameter
optimization,
70:30
train–test
split,
bootstrapping,
further
validated
with
Wilcoxon
signed-rank
test
q-values.
Notably,
showed
higher
accuracy.
In
case
RFs,
Boruta
+
SVM
combination
emerged
optimal
AUC,
ACC,
SEN,
while
XGBoost
Forest
excelled
in
Specifically,
achieved
F1-scores
0.89,
0.85,
0.82,
0.80,
respectively.
Among
DFs,
Bayes
demonstrated
remarkable
performance,
attaining
an
AUC
0.96,
ACC
0.93,
SEN
0.92,
F1-score
0.92.
Distinguished
RF
category
Regression
ExtraTreesClassifier,
CatBoost
each
yielding
significant
q-values
42.
realm,
k-NN
exhibited
robustness,
43,
41
q-values,
investigation
underscores
potential
synergizing
serve
valuable
tools,
thereby
enhancing
interpretation
head
scans
patients
hemorrhages.
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Abstract
Background
Accurate
diagnosis
and
early
treatment
are
essential
in
the
fight
against
lymphatic
cancer.
The
application
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
field
medical
imaging
shows
great
potential,
but
diagnostic
accuracy
lymphoma
is
unclear.
This
study
was
done
to
systematically
review
meta-analyse
researches
concerning
performance
AI
detecting
using
for
first
time.
Methods
Searches
were
conducted
Medline,
Embase,
IEEE
Cochrane
up
December
2023.
Data
extraction
assessment
included
quality
independently
by
two
investigators.
Studies
that
reported
an
model/s
detection
systemic
review.
We
extracted
binary
data
obtain
outcomes
interest:
sensitivity
(SE),
specificity
(SP),
Area
Under
Curve
(AUC).
registered
with
PROSPERO,
CRD42022383386.
Results
Thirty
studies
systematic
review,
sixteen
which
meta-analyzed
a
pooled
87%
(95%CI
83–91%),
94%
(92–96%),
AUC
97%
(95–98%).
Satisfactory
observed
subgroup
analyses
based
on
algorithms
types
(machine
learning
versus
deep
learning,
whether
transfer
applied),
sample
size
(≤
200
or
>
200),
clinicians
models
geographical
distribution
institutions
(Asia
non-Asia).
Conclusions
Even
if
possible
overestimation
further
better
standards
needed,
we
suggest
may
be
useful
diagnosis.
World Journal of Surgical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
application
of
machine
learning
(ML)
for
identifying
early
gastric
cancer
(EGC)
has
drawn
increasing
attention.
However,
there
lacks
evidence-based
support
its
specific
diagnostic
performance.
Hence,
this
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
was
implemented
to
assess
the
performance
image-based
ML
in
EGC
diagnosis.
Methods
We
performed
a
comprehensive
electronic
search
PubMed,
Embase,
Cochrane
Library,
Web
Science
up
September
25,
2022.
QUADAS-2
selected
judge
risk
bias
included
articles.
did
using
bivariant
mixed-effect
model.
Sensitivity
analysis
heterogeneity
test
were
performed.
Results
Twenty-one
articles
enrolled.
sensitivity
(SEN),
specificity
(SPE),
SROC
ML-based
models
0.91
(95%
CI:
0.87–0.94),
0.85
0.81–0.89),
0.94
0.39–1.00)
training
set
0.90
0.86–0.93),
0.86–0.92),
0.96
0.19–1.00)
validation
set.
SEN,
SPE,
diagnosis
by
non-specialist
clinicians
0.64
0.56–0.71),
0.84
0.77–0.89),
0.80
0.29–0.97),
those
specialist
0.74–0.85),
0.88
0.85–0.91),
0.37–0.99).
With
assistance
models,
SEN
physicians
significantly
improved
(0.76
vs
0.64).
Conclusion
have
greater
identification
EGC.
accuracy
can
be
level
specialists
with
models.
results
suggest
that
better
assist
less
experienced
diagnosing
under
endoscopy
broad
clinical
value.
Intensive Care Medicine Experimental,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Abstract
Background
The
application
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
in
predicting
the
mortality
acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS)
has
garnered
significant
attention.
However,
there
is
still
a
lack
evidence-based
support
for
its
specific
diagnostic
performance.
Thus,
this
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
was
conducted
to
evaluate
effectiveness
AI
algorithms
ARDS
mortality.
Method
We
comprehensive
electronic
search
across
Web
Science,
Embase,
PubMed,
Scopus
,
EBSCO
databases
up
April
28,
2024.
QUADAS-2
tool
used
assess
risk
bias
included
articles.
A
bivariate
mixed-effects
model
applied
meta-analysis.
Sensitivity
analysis,
meta-regression
tests
heterogeneity
were
also
performed.
Results
Eight
studies
analysis.
sensitivity,
specificity,
summarized
receiver
operating
characteristic
(SROC)
AI-based
validation
set
0.89
(95%
CI
0.79–0.95),
0.72
0.65–0.78),
0.84
0.80–0.87),
respectively.
For
logistic
regression
(LR)
model,
SROC
0.78
0.74–0.82),
0.68
0.60–0.76),
0.81
0.77–0.84).
demonstrated
superior
predictive
accuracy
compared
LR
model.
Notably,
performed
better
patients
with
moderate
severe
(SAUC:
[95%
0.80–0.87]
vs.
0.77–0.84]).
Conclusion
showed
performance
strong
potential
clinical
application.
Additionally,
we
found
that
ARDS,
highly
heterogeneous
condition,
influenced
by
severity
disease.
Radiation Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Abstract
Objectives
Stereotactic
body
radiotherapy
(
SBRT)
is
a
treatment
option
for
patients
with
early-stage
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
who
are
unfit
surgery.
Some
may
experience
distant
metastasis.
This
study
aimed
to
develop
and
validate
radiomics
model
predicting
metastasis
in
NSCLC
treated
SBRT.
Methods
Patients
at
five
institutions
were
enrolled
this
study.
Radiomics
features
extracted
based
on
the
PET/CT
images.
After
feature
selection
training
set
(from
Tianjin),
CT-based
PET-based
signatures
built.
Models
CT
PET
built
validated
using
external
datasets
Zhejiang,
Zhengzhou,
Shandong,
Shanghai).
An
integrated
that
included
radiomic
was
developed.
The
performance
of
proposed
evaluated
terms
its
discrimination,
calibration,
clinical
utility.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
used
calculate
probability
metastases.
cutoff
value
obtained
receiver
operator
characteristic
curve
(ROC),
divided
into
high-
low-risk
groups.
Kaplan-Meier
analysis
evaluate
metastasis-free
survival
(DMFS)
different
risk
Results
In
total,
228
enrolled.
median
follow-up
time
31.4
(2.0-111.4)
months.
had
an
area
under
(AUC)
0.819
n
=
139)
0.786
dataset
89).
AUC
0.763
0.804
dataset.
combining
0.835
combined
showed
moderate
calibration
positive
net
benefit.
When
greater
than
0.19,
patient
considered
be
high
risk.
DMFS
significantly
stratified
P
<
0.001).
Conclusions
can
predict
SBRT
provide
reference
decision-making.
Plain
language
summary
study,
established
by
moderate-quantity
cohort
successfully
independent
cohorts.
Physicians
could
use
easy-to-use
assess
after
Identifying
subgroups
factors
useful
guiding
personalized
approaches.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Abstract
The
aim
to
investigate
the
predictive
efficacy
of
automatic
breast
volume
scanner
(ABVS),
clinical
and
serological
features
alone
or
in
combination
at
model
level
for
predicting
HER2
status.
weighted
method
was
developed
identify
status
compared
with
single
data
source
feature
method.
271
patients
invasive
cancer
were
included
retrospective
study,
which
174
our
center
randomized
into
training
validation
sets,
97
external
as
test
set.
Radiomics
extracted
from
ABVS-based
tumor,
peritumoral
3
mm
region,
5
region
used
construct
four
types
optimal
models,
Tumor,
R3mm,
R5mm,
Clinical
model,
respectively.
Then,
methods
performed
optimize
models.
proposed
models
achieved
better
performance
both
set
For
set,
highest
area
under
curve
(AUC)
0.803
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
0.660–947),
0.739
(CI
0.556,0.921),
0.826
CI
0.689,0.962),
respectively;
sensitivity
specificity
100%,
62.5%;
81.8%,
66.7%;
90.9%,75.0%;
attained
best
AUC
0.695
0.583,
0.807),
0.668
0.555,0.782),
0.700
0.590,0.811),
86.1%,
41.9%;
61.1%,
71.0%;
a
model.
optimized
composed
intratumoral
radiomics
may
be
potential
biomarkers
noninvasive
preoperative
prediction
cancer.
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
To
compare
the
diagnostic
power
among
various
machine
learning
algorithms
utilizing
multi-sequence
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
radiomics
in
detecting
anterior
cruciate
ligament
(ACL)
tears.
Additionally,
this
research
aimed
to
create
and
validate
optimal
model.
BMC Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
Background
This
study
aimed
to
develop
and
validate
a
machine
learning
(ML)-based
fusion
model
preoperatively
predict
Ki-67
expression
levels
in
patients
with
head
neck
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(HNSCC)
using
multiparametric
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI).
Methods
A
total
of
351
pathologically
proven
HNSCC
from
two
medical
centers
were
retrospectively
enrolled
the
divided
into
training
(
n
=
196),
internal
validation
84),
external
71)
cohorts.
Radiomics
features
extracted
T2-weighted
images
contrast-enhanced
T1-weighted
screened.
Seven
ML
classifiers,
including
k-nearest
neighbors
(KNN),
support
vector
(SVM),
logistic
regression
(LR),
random
forest
(RF),
linear
discriminant
analysis
(LDA),
naive
Bayes
(NB),
eXtreme
Gradient
Boosting
(XGBoost)
trained.
The
best
classifier
was
used
calculate
radiomics
(Rad)-scores
combine
clinical
factors
construct
model.
Performance
evaluated
based
on
calibration,
discrimination,
reclassification,
utility.
Results
Thirteen
combining
MRI
finally
selected.
SVM
showed
performance,
highest
average
area
under
curve
(AUC)
0.851
incorporating
SVM-based
Rad-scores
T
stage
MR-reported
lymph
node
status
achieved
encouraging
predictive
performance
(AUC
0.916),
0.903),
0.885)
Furthermore,
better
benefit
higher
classification
accuracy
than
Conclusions
ML-based
exhibited
promise
for
predicting
patients,
which
might
be
helpful
prognosis
evaluation
decision-making.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 12, 2024
Abstract
This
work
aims
to
investigate
the
clinical
feasibility
of
deep
learning-based
synthetic
CT
images
for
cervix
cancer,
comparing
them
MR
calculating
attenuation
(MRCAT).
Patient
cohort
with
50
pairs
T2-weighted
and
from
cervical
cancer
patients
was
split
into
40
training
10
testing
phases.
We
conducted
deformable
image
registration
Nyul
intensity
normalization
maximize
similarity
between
as
a
preprocessing
step.
The
processed
were
plugged
learning
model,
generative
adversarial
network.
To
prove
feasibility,
we
assessed
accuracy
in
using
structural
(SSIM)
mean-absolute-error
(MAE)
dosimetry
gamma
passing
rate
(GPR).
Dose
calculation
performed
on
true
commercial
Monte
Carlo
algorithm.
Synthetic
generated
by
outperformed
MRCAT
1.5%
SSIM,
18.5
HU
MAE.
In
dosimetry,
DL-based
achieved
98.71%
96.39%
GPR
at
1%
1
mm
criterion
10%
60%
cut-off
values
prescription
dose,
which
0.9%
5.1%
greater
GPRs
over
images.
BMC Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: May 28, 2024
Abstract
Objectives
This
study
aims
to
develop
an
innovative,
deep
model
for
thymoma
risk
stratification
using
preoperative
CT
images.
Current
algorithms
predominantly
focus
on
radiomic
features
or
2D
and
require
manual
tumor
segmentation
by
radiologists,
limiting
their
practical
applicability.
Methods
The
was
trained
tested
a
dataset
comprising
images
from
147
patients
(82
female;
mean
age,
54
years
±
10)
who
underwent
surgical
resection
received
subsequent
pathological
confirmation.
eligible
participants
were
divided
into
training
cohort
(117
patients)
testing
(30
based
the
scan
time.
consists
of
two
stages:
3D
stratification.
(2D)
constructed
comparative
analysis.
Model
performance
evaluated
through
dice
coefficient,
area
under
curve
(AUC),
accuracy.
Results
In
both
cohorts,
demonstrated
better
in
differentiating
risk,
boasting
AUCs
0.998
0.893
respectively.
compared
(AUCs
0.773
0.769)
0.981
0.760).
Notably,
capable
simultaneously
identifying
lesions,
segmenting
region
interest
(ROI),
arterial
phase
Its
diagnostic
prowess
outperformed
that
baseline
model.
Conclusions
has
potential
serve
as
innovative
decision-making
tool,
assisting
clinical
prognosis
evaluation
discernment
suitable
treatments
different
subtypes.
Key
Points
•
incorporated
model,
features,
effectively
predicted
risk.
improved
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