Current Medical Imaging

Advanced Lung Disease Detection: CBAM-Augmented, Lightweight EfficientNetB2 with Visual Insights
Godbin AB and Jasmine SG
This paper presents a multichannel deep-learning method for detecting lung diseases using chest X-ray images. Using EfficientNetB0 through EfficientNetB7 pretrained models, the methodology offers improved performance in classifying COVID-19, viral pneumonia, and normal chest Xrays.
Combination of Different Sectional Elastography Techniques with Age to Optimize the Downgrading of Breast BI-RAIDS Class 4a Nodules
Jiang X, Chen LY, Li J, Chen FY, He NA and Ye XJ
This study aims to optimize the downgrading of BI-RADS class 4a nodules by combining various sectional elastography techniques with age.
Multiple Pulmonary Sclerosing Haemangiomas with a Cavity: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Li Y, Zhang F, Wu Z and Wu Y
Pulmonary sclerosing haemangioma (PSH) is a relatively uncommon benign neoplasm that is often asymptomatic and predominantly affects young and middle-aged females. PSH often appears as a single nodule, whereas multiple lesions with a cavity are relatively rare and easily misdiagnosed.
Accurate Acupoint Localization in 2D Hand Images: Evaluating HRNet and ResNet Architectures for Enhanced Detection Performance
Seo SD, Madusanka N, Malekroodi HS, Na CS, Yi M and Lee BI
This research assesses HRNet and ResNet architectures for their precision in localizing hand acupoints on 2D images, which is integral to automated acupuncture therapy.
Whether the Liver-to-Portal Vein Ratio is Applicable for Evaluating the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology Hepatobiliary Phase in Gd-EOB-DTPA-Enhanced MRI?
Wang C, Song Y, Pan Z, Li G, Liu F and Yuan X
This study aimed to verify whether the Liver-to-portal Ratio (LPR) can assess the adequacy of the Hepatobiliary Phase (HBP) for patients with different liver functions.
A Comprehensive Review of the Recent Advancements in Imaging Segmentation and Registration Techniques for Glioblastoma and Focusing on the Utilization of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scans
Alnawafleh TM, Radzi Y, Alshipli M, Oglat AA and Alflahat A
The most common primary malignant brain tumor is glioblastoma. Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) diagnosis is difficult. However, image segmentation and registration methods may simplify and automate Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan analysis. Medical practitioners and researchers can better identify and characterize glioblastoma tumors using this technology. Many segmentation and registration approaches have been proposed recently. Note that these approaches are not fully compiled. This review efficiently and critically evaluates the state-of-the-art segmentation and registration techniques for MRI and CT GBM images, providing researchers, medical professionals, and students with a wealth of knowledge to advance GBM imaging and inform decision-making. GBM's origins and development have been examined, along with medical imaging methods used to diagnose tumors. Image segmentation and registration were examined, showing their importance in this difficult task. Frequently encountered glioblastoma segmentation and registration issues were examined. Based on these theoretical foundations, recent image segmentation and registration advances were critically analyzed. Additionally, evaluation measures for analytical efforts were thoroughly reviewed.
Effects of Gadolinium Chelate Administration Timing on T2-weighted and Diffusion-weighted Abdominal MRI Examination: A Prospective Study
Jia SL, Xu H, Yang DW, Ren AH and Yang ZH
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data acquisition includes several sequences that might be optimized to reduce the scan time.
A Case Report of Gastric Oral Contrast-enhanced Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis in Adults
Qiu L and Liu D
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is a rare immune-mediated chronic inflammatory disorder, which is classified into 3 types according to the affected gastric wall layer. The serosal-type EGE is the least common type. Gastric oral contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (OCEUS) may show some specific changes in the serosal-type EGE. Herein, we reported OCEUS findings in a serosal-type EGE case.
Prenatal Three-Dimensional Ultrasound Diagnosis of Dural Sinus Arteriovenous Malformation: An Unusual Case Report
Qiu L, Chen H, Chen N and Luo H
Dural sinus arteriovenous malformation is an uncommon intracranial vascular malformation. The affected cases may suffer from severe neurological injury. Prenatal ultrasound has been used to diagnose fetal intracranial vascular abnormality, but prenatal three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound presents a very rare anomaly; an arteriovenous malformation of the dural sinus has not been reported.
Evaluation of the Effects of Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Decoction on Rheumatoid Arthritis by Ultrasound Combined with Electrophysiological Examination
Shi M, Li X, Yuan M, Chen F, Xu L, Pan X, Lv B and Teng J
Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Decoction can be used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, but there is scarce literature on using ultrasound combined with electrophysiology to evaluate the efficacy of this traditional Chinese medicine.
Classification of Artifacts in Multimodal Fused Images using Transfer Learning with Convolutional Neural Networks
Shaik S and Guntur SR
Multimodal medical image fusion techniques play an important role in clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. The process of combining multimodal images involves several challenges depending on the type of modality, transformation techniques, and mapping of structural and metabolic information.
An Integrated Approach using YOLOv8 and ResNet, SeResNet & Vision Transformer (ViT) Algorithms based on ROI Fracture Prediction in X-ray Images of the Elbow
Alam T, Yeh WC, Hsu FR, Shia WC, Singh R, Hassan T, Lin W, Yang HY and Hussain T
In this study, we harnessed three cutting-edge algorithms' capabilities to refine the elbow fracture prediction process through X-ray image analysis. Employing the YOLOv8 (You only look once) algorithm, we first identified Regions of Interest (ROI) within the X-ray images, significantly augmenting fracture prediction accuracy.
Untrained Network for Super-resolution for Non-contrast-enhanced Wholeheart MRI Acquired using Cardiac-triggered REACT (SRNN-REACT)
Maciel C, Miah T and Zou Q
Three-dimensional (3D) whole-heart magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an excellent tool to check the heart anatomy of patients with congenital and acquired heart disease. However, most 3D whole-heart MRI acquisitions take a long time to perform, and the sequence used is susceptible to banding artifacts.
Diagnostic Value of Radiomics Based on Various Diffusion Models in Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification
Yang H, Qi X, Wang W, Du B, Xue W, Duan S, He Y and Chen Q
The use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and radiomics improves the management of Prostate Cancer (PCa) and helps in differentiating between clinically insignificant and significant PCa. This study has explored the diagnostic value of radiomic analysis based on functional parameter maps from monoexponential and diffusion kurtosis models in MRI for differentiating between clinically insignificant and significant PCa.
Case Report of Asymptomatic Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease
Alija O, Chitanvis M and Mema E
Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease (KFD) is a rare condition, distinguished by its hallmark presentation of regional lymphadenopathy in young adult females. While initially observed to exclusively affect cervical lymph nodes in females under 40 years old, KFD is now known to impact individuals of any age or gender and manifest with adenopathy in various anatomical sites. Nonspecific imaging findings for KFD include enlarged lymph nodes, often exhibiting abnormal morphology.
Prediction of High-risk Growth Pattern in Invasive Lung Adenocarcinoma using Preoperative Multiphase MDCT, 18F-FDG PET, and Clinical Features
Luo Y, Sun J, Hu D, Wu T, Long H, Zhou W, Dong Q, Xia R, Zhang W and Chen X
This study aimed to establish a model based on Multi-detector Computed Tomography (MDCT), F-fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (F-FDG PET/CT), and clinical features for predicting different growth patterns of preoperative Invasive Adenocarcinoma (IAC).
CBCT as a Novel Tool for Gender Determination using Radio Morphometric Analysis of Maxillary Sinus-A Prospective Study
Lin Y, Takkella BK, Bhavana S, Pilli SNK, Ram Sunil C and Venkata Anusha N
The maxillary sinuses are air-filled cavities which vary in size and shape. Sinus radiography has been widely used in the determination of the gender of the individual, especially in forensic investigation for human identification and sexing of individuals. The advanced radiographic techniques like cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), especially the axial and coronal sections, have been considered as a subtle concept in forensic odontology.
Identifying and Visualizing Global Research Trends and Hotspots of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Ultrasound: A Bibliometric Analysis
Xiao J, Shen F, Lu W, Yu Z, Li S and Wu J
Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical ultrasound have rapidly grown in recent years. Therefore, it is necessary to identify and visualize global research trends and hotspots of AI in medical ultrasound to provide guidance for further exploitation.
Predicting Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Pneumonitis via Computed Tomography and Whole-Lung Analysis Deep Learning
Wang N, Zhao Z, Duan Z and Xie F
Immune checkpoint inhibitor-related pneumonitis (ICI-P) is a fatal adverse event of immunotherapy. However, there is a lack of methods to identify patients who have a high risk of developing ICI-P in immunotherapy.
Multimodal Data-Driven Segmentation of Bone Metastasis Lesions in SPECT Bone Scans Using Deep Learning
Ma X, Lin Q, Guo S, He Y, Zeng X, Song Y, Cao Y, Man Z, Liu C and Huang X
Patients with malignant tumors often develop bone metastases. SPECT bone scintigraphy is an effective tool for surveying bone metastases due to its high sensitivity, low-cost equipment, and radiopharmaceutical. However, the low spatial resolution of SPECT scans significantly hinders manual analysis by nuclear medicine physicians. Deep learning, a promising technique for automated image analysis, can extract hierarchal patterns from images without human intervention.
Is the Hyperdensity Areas of the CT Blend Sign Associated with the Fresh Bleeding in Intracerebral Hemorrhage?
Wu Q, Che W, Chen N, Wang L, Ren S, Ye F, Zhao X, Wu G and Wang L
Controversies still exist regarding the mechanism formation of the blend sign, defined as hypodensity and hyperdensity regions, in Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH), and which region associated with bleeding remains unknown. Spot sign is an independent predictor of hematoma expansion (HE) and indicates persistent bleeding focus in the hematoma. Here, we sought to establish the relationship between the spot sign and the blend sign to gain insights into the formation of the blend sign.