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Advances in Signal and Image Processing in Biomedical Applications
Our bodies are continually passing on information about our prosperity. This information can be collected using physiological instruments that measure beat, circulatory strain, oxygen drenching levels, blood glucose, nerve conduction, mind activity, and so on. For the most part, such estimations are taken at unequivocal spotlights in time and noted on a patientâs outline. Working with conventional bio-estimation apparatuses, the sign can be figured by programming to give doctors continuous information and more noteworthy bits of knowledge to help in clinical evaluations. By utilizing progressively modern intends to break down what our bodies are stating, we can conceivably decide the condition of a patientâs wellbeing through increasingly noninvasive measures
Multimodal Neuroergonomic Approaches to Human Behavior and Cognitive Workload in Complex High-Risk Semantically Rich Environments: A Case Study of Local & En-Route Air Traffic Controllers
Fast-paced technology advancements have enabled us to create ecologically valid simulations of high risk, complex, and semantically rich environments in which human interaction and decision-making are the keys to increase system performance. These advances have improved our capabilities of exploring, quantifying, and measuring the underlying mechanisms that guide human behavior using sophisticated neuroergonomic devices; and in turn, improve human performance and reduce human errors. In this thesis, multimodal approaches consisted of a self-report analysis, eye-tracking analysis, and functional near-infrared spectroscopy analysis were used to investigate how veteran local & en-route air traffic controllers carry out their operational tasks. Furthermore, the correlations among the cognitive workload and physiological measures (i.e. eye movement characteristics and brain activities) were investigated. Combining the results of these experiments, we can observe that the multimodal approaches show promise on exploring the underlying mechanisms of workload and human interaction in a complex, high-risk, and semantically rich environment. This is because cognitive workload can be considered as a multidimensional construct and different devices or approaches might be more effective in sensing changes in either the task difficulty or complexity. The results can be used to find ways to better train the novices
Mirror mirror on the wall... an unobtrusive intelligent multisensory mirror for well-being status self-assessment and visualization
A personâs well-being status is reflected by their face through a combination of facial expressions and physical signs. The SEMEOTICONS project translates the semeiotic code of the human face into measurements and computational descriptors that are automatically extracted from images, videos and 3D scans of the face. SEMEOTICONS developed a multisensory platform in the form of a smart mirror to identify signs related to cardio-metabolic risk. The aim was to enable users to self-monitor their well-being status over time and guide them to improve their lifestyle. Significant scientific and technological challenges have been addressed to build the multisensory mirror, from touchless data acquisition, to real-time processing and integration of multimodal data
Guest Editorial Special Issue on Medical Imaging and Image Computing in Computational Physiology
International audienceThe January 2013 Special Issue of IEEE transactions on medical imaging discusses papers on medical imaging and image computing in computational physiology. Aslanid and co-researchers present an experimental technique based on stained micro computed tomography (CT) images to construct very detailed atrial models of the canine heart. The paper by Sebastian proposes a model of the cardiac conduction system (CCS) based on structural information derived from stained calf tissue. Ho, Mithraratne and Hunter present a numerical simulation of detailed cerebral venous flow. The third category of papers deals with computational methods for simulating medical imagery and incorporate knowledge of imaging physics and physiology/biophysics. The work by Morales showed how the combination of device modeling and virtual deployment, in addition to patient-specific image-based anatomical modeling, can help to carry out patient-specific treatment plans and assess alternative therapeutic strategies
Histopathological image analysis : a review
Over the past decade, dramatic increases in computational power and improvement in image analysis algorithms have allowed the development of powerful computer-assisted analytical approaches to radiological data. With the recent advent of whole slide digital scanners, tissue histopathology slides can now be digitized and stored in digital image form. Consequently, digitized tissue histopathology has now become amenable to the application of computerized image analysis and machine learning techniques. Analogous to the role of computer-assisted diagnosis (CAD) algorithms in medical imaging to complement the opinion of a radiologist, CAD algorithms have begun to be developed for disease detection, diagnosis, and prognosis prediction to complement the opinion of the pathologist. In this paper, we review the recent state of the art CAD technology for digitized histopathology. This paper also briefly describes the development and application of novel image analysis technology for a few specific histopathology related problems being pursued in the United States and Europe
Modern Views of Machine Learning for Precision Psychiatry
In light of the NIMH's Research Domain Criteria (RDoC), the advent of
functional neuroimaging, novel technologies and methods provide new
opportunities to develop precise and personalized prognosis and diagnosis of
mental disorders. Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI)
technologies are playing an increasingly critical role in the new era of
precision psychiatry. Combining ML/AI with neuromodulation technologies can
potentially provide explainable solutions in clinical practice and effective
therapeutic treatment. Advanced wearable and mobile technologies also call for
the new role of ML/AI for digital phenotyping in mobile mental health. In this
review, we provide a comprehensive review of the ML methodologies and
applications by combining neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and advanced mobile
technologies in psychiatry practice. Additionally, we review the role of ML in
molecular phenotyping and cross-species biomarker identification in precision
psychiatry. We further discuss explainable AI (XAI) and causality testing in a
closed-human-in-the-loop manner, and highlight the ML potential in multimedia
information extraction and multimodal data fusion. Finally, we discuss
conceptual and practical challenges in precision psychiatry and highlight ML
opportunities in future research
Multidimensional embedded MEMS motion detectors for wearable mechanocardiography and 4D medical imaging
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death. Of these deaths, almost 80% are due to coronary artery disease (CAD) and cerebrovascular disease. Multidimensional microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors allow measuring the mechanical movement of the heart muscle offering an entirely new and innovative solution to evaluate cardiac rhythm and function. Recent advances in miniaturized motion sensors present an exciting opportunity to study novel device-driven and functional motion detection systems in the areas of both cardiac monitoring and biomedical imaging, for example, in computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET).
Methods: This Ph.D. work describes a new cardiac motion detection paradigm and measurement technology based on multimodal measuring tools â by tracking the heartâs kinetic activity using micro-sized MEMS sensors â and novel computational approaches â by deploying signal processing and machine learning techniquesâfor detecting cardiac pathological disorders. In particular, this study focuses on the capability of joint gyrocardiography (GCG) and seismocardiography (SCG) techniques that constitute the mechanocardiography (MCG) concept representing the mechanical characteristics of the cardiac precordial surface vibrations.
Results: Experimental analyses showed that integrating multisource sensory data resulted in precise estimation of heart rate with an accuracy of 99% (healthy, n=29), detection of heart arrhythmia (n=435) with an accuracy of 95-97%, ischemic disease indication with approximately 75% accuracy (n=22), as well as significantly improved quality of four-dimensional (4D) cardiac PET images by eliminating motion related inaccuracies using MEMS dual gating approach. Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) analysis of GCG (healthy, n=9) showed promising results for measuring the cardiac timing intervals and myocardial deformation changes.
Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrate clinical potential of MEMS motion sensors in cardiology that may facilitate in time diagnosis of cardiac abnormalities. Multidimensional MCG can effectively contribute to detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib), myocardial infarction (MI), and CAD. Additionally, MEMS motion sensing improves the reliability and quality of cardiac PET imaging.Moniulotteisten sulautettujen MEMS-liiketunnistimien kÀyttö sydÀnkardiografiassa sekÀ lÀÀketieteellisessÀ 4D-kuvantamisessa
Tausta: SydÀn- ja verisuonitaudit ovat yleisin kuolinsyy. NÀistÀ kuolemantapauksista lÀhes 80% johtuu sepelvaltimotaudista (CAD) ja aivoverenkierron hÀiriöistÀ. Moniulotteiset mikroelektromekaaniset jÀrjestelmÀt (MEMS) mahdollistavat sydÀnlihaksen mekaanisen liikkeen mittaamisen, mikÀ puolestaan tarjoaa tÀysin uudenlaisen ja innovatiivisen ratkaisun sydÀmen rytmin ja toiminnan arvioimiseksi. Viimeaikaiset teknologiset edistysaskeleet mahdollistavat uusien pienikokoisten liiketunnistusjÀrjestelmien kÀyttÀmisen sydÀmen toiminnan tutkimuksessa sekÀ lÀÀketieteellisen kuvantamisen, kuten esimerkiksi tietokonetomografian (CT) ja positroniemissiotomografian (PET), tarkkuuden parantamisessa.
MenetelmÀt: TÀmÀ vÀitöskirjatyö esittelee uuden sydÀmen kineettisen toiminnan mittaustekniikan, joka pohjautuu MEMS-anturien kÀyttöön. Uudet laskennalliset lÀhestymistavat, jotka perustuvat signaalinkÀsittelyyn ja koneoppimiseen, mahdollistavat sydÀmen patologisten hÀiriöiden havaitsemisen MEMS-antureista saatavista signaaleista. TÀssÀ tutkimuksessa keskitytÀÀn erityisesti mekanokardiografiaan (MCG), joihin kuuluvat gyrokardiografia (GCG) ja seismokardiografia (SCG). NÀiden tekniikoiden avulla voidaan mitata kardiorespiratorisen jÀrjestelmÀn mekaanisia ominaisuuksia.
Tulokset: Kokeelliset analyysit osoittivat, ettÀ integroimalla usean sensorin dataa voidaan mitata syketiheyttÀ 99% (terveillÀ n=29) tarkkuudella, havaita sydÀmen rytmihÀiriöt (n=435) 95-97%, tarkkuudella, sekÀ havaita iskeeminen sairaus noin 75% tarkkuudella (n=22). LisÀksi MEMS-kaksoistahdistuksen avulla voidaan parantaa sydÀmen 4D PET-kuvan laatua, kun liikeepÀtarkkuudet voidaan eliminoida paremmin. Doppler-kuvantamisessa (TDI, Tissue Doppler Imaging) GCG-analyysi (terveillÀ, n=9) osoitti lupaavia tuloksia sydÀnsykkeen ajoituksen ja intervallien sekÀ sydÀnlihasmuutosten mittaamisessa.
PÀÀtelmÀ: TÀmÀn tutkimuksen tulokset osoittavat, ettÀ kardiologisilla MEMS-liikeantureilla on kliinistÀ potentiaalia sydÀmen toiminnallisten poikkeavuuksien diagnostisoinnissa. Moniuloitteinen MCG voi edistÀÀ eteisvÀrinÀn (AFib), sydÀninfarktin (MI) ja CAD:n havaitsemista. LisÀksi MEMS-liiketunnistus parantaa sydÀmen PET-kuvantamisen luotettavuutta ja laatua
Role of diffusion tensor imaging as an imaging biomarker and theranostic tool in structural imaging of traumatic brain injury
Neuroimaging technology is at a "newborn" stage in the evaluation of TBI. While additional literature are obviously required to decide whether these modalities and progress in knowledge with noninvasive monitors will allow early and consistent recognition of revocable secondary brain damages, the final query is whether these new modalities will help in treatment plans that will absolutely mark result. DTI is an influential instrument for assessing white matter anatomy and related anomalies. DTI was formerly an investigation tool, but is using clinical practice. Accepting the terms and basic ideas of this method can aid in the clinical implementation and interpretation of this blend of structural and physiologic white matter evaluation. In conclusion, although DTI is as a diagnostic tool for severity of TBI and as an outcome predictor, but severe preclinical and clinical validation of each imaging method should be a top importance
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