Academic Articles & Research Papers

An open dataset and machine learning algorithms for Niacin Skin-Flushing Response based screening of psychiatric disorders

Abstract Background Niacin Skin-Flushing Response (NSR) has emerged as a promising objective biomarker for the precise diagnosis of mental disorders. However, its diagnostic potential has been constrained by the limitations of traditional s...

Improving deep learning-based segmentation of diatoms in gigapixel-sized virtual slides by object-based tile positioning and object integrity constraint

Diatoms represent one of the morphologically and taxonomically most diverse groups of microscopic eukaryotes. Light microscopy-based taxonomic identification and enumeration of frustules, the silica shells of these microalgae, is broadly us...

A feasibility study of deep learning-based segmentation of the inferior alveolar nerve on magnetic resonance neurography

Abstract The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is the major sensory nerve innervating the mandibular region, and its automatic segmentation is crucial. It has been indirectly identified on the mandibular canal, which surrounds the IAN, using co...

Enhancing Deep Learning–Based Subabdominal MR Image Segmentation During Rectal Cancer Treatment: Exploiting Multiscale Feature Pyramid Network and Bidirectional Cross-Attention Mechanism

Conclusion: A multiscale feature pyramid network effectively reduces the semantic gap, and the bidirectional cross-attention mechanism facilitates feature alignment between the encoding and decoding stages....

A Dual-Segmentation Framework for the Automatic Detection and Size Estimation of Shrimp

In shrimp farming, determining the physical traits of shrimp is vital for assessing their health and growth. One of the critical traits is their size, as it serves as a key indicator of growth rates, biomass, and effective feed management. ...

Deep Learning in Microscopy Image Analysis: A Survey

Computerized microscopy image analysis plays an important role in computer aided diagnosis and prognosis. Machine learning techniques have powered many aspects of medical investigation and clinical practice. Recently, deep learning is emerg...

Review: Deep Learning on 3D Point Clouds

A point cloud is a set of points defined in a 3D metric space. Point clouds have become one of the most significant data formats for 3D representation and are gaining increased popularity as a result of the increased availability of acquisi...

Intelligent diagnosis with Chinese electronic medical records based on convolutional neural networks

Abstract Background Benefiting from big data, powerful computation and new algorithmic techniques, we have been witnessing the renaissance of deep learning, particularly the combination of natural language processing (NLP) and deep neural n...

Prediction of lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma using non-contrast CT-based radiomics and deep learning with thyroid lobe segmentation: A dual-center study

Objectives: This study aimed to develop a predictive model for lymph node metastasis (LNM) in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) patients by deep learning radiomic (DLRad) and clinical features. Methods: This study included 271 thyroid lobes...

Deep learning for cardiovascular medicine: a practical primer

Deep learning (DL) is a branch of machine learning (ML) showing increasing promise in medicine, to assist in data classification, novel disease phenotyping and complex decision making. Deep learning is a form of ML typically implemented via...

Medical image segmentation using deep learning: A survey

Abstract Deep learning has been widely used for medical image segmentation and a large number of papers has been presented recording the success of deep learning in the field. A comprehensive thematic survey on medical image segmentation us...

A Brief Survey on Semantic Segmentation with Deep Learning

Empirical Evaluation of Invariances in Deep Vision Models

The ability of deep learning models to maintain consistent performance under image transformations-termed invariances, is critical for reliable deployment across diverse computer vision applications. This study presents a comprehensive empi...

Deep learning-based recognition and segmentation of intracranial aneurysms under small sample size

The manual identification and segmentation of intracranial aneurysms (IAs) involved in the 3D reconstruction procedure are labor-intensive and prone to human errors. To meet the demands for routine clinical management and large cohort studi...

Understanding Deep Learning Techniques for Image Segmentation

The machine learning community has been overwhelmed by a plethora of deep learning--based approaches. Many challenging computer vision tasks, such as detection, localization, recognition, and segmentation of objects in an unconstrained envi...

Deep Learning: An Update for Radiologists

Deep learning is a class of machine learning methods that has been successful in computer vision. Unlike traditional machine learning methods that require hand-engineered feature extraction from input images, deep learning methods learn the...

Vison transformer adapter-based hyperbolic embeddings for multi-lesion segmentation in diabetic retinopathy

Abstract Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a major cause of blindness worldwide. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent vision loss, making accurate and timely diagnosis critical. Deep learning technology has shown promise in the a...

Deep Learning in Medical Imaging

The artificial neural network (ANN), one of the machine learning (ML) algorithms, inspired by the human brain system, was developed by connecting layers with artificial neurons. However, due to the low computing power and insufficient learn...

An overview of deep learning in medical imaging focusing on MRI

What has happened in machine learning lately, and what does it mean for the future of medical image analysis? Machine learning has witnessed a tremendous amount of attention over the last few years. The current boom started around 2009 when...

Contour-Based Wild Animal Instance Segmentation Using a Few-Shot Detector

Camera traps are widely used in wildlife research, conservation, and management, and abundant images are acquired every day. Efficient real-time instance segmentation networks can help ecologists label and study wild animals. However, exist...