Artificial intelligence-enhanced automation for M-mode echocardiographic analysis: ensuring fully automated, reliable, and reproducible measurements
AbstractTo enhance M-mode echocardiography ’s utility for measuring cardiac structures, we developed and evaluated an artificial intelligence (AI)-based automated analysis system for M-mode images through the aorta and left atrium [M-mode (Ao-LA)], and through the left ventricle [M-mode (LV)]. Our system, integrating two deep neural networ ks (DNN) for view classification and image segmentation, alongside an auto-measurement algorithm, was developed using 5,958 M-mode images [3,258 M-mode (LA-Ao), and 2,700 M-mode (LV)] drawn from a nationwide echocardiographic dataset collated from five tertiary hospitals. The perfor...
Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Correlations and discrepancies between cardiac ultrasound, clinical diagnosis and the autopsy findings in early deceased patients with suspected cardiovascular emergencies
AbstractCardiac ultrasound (CUS), either focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) or emergency echocardiography, is frequently used in cardiovascular (CV) emergencies. We assessed correlations and discrepancies between CUS, clinical diagnosis and the autopsy findings in early deceased patients with suspected CV emergencies. We retrospectively analysed clinical and autopsy data of 131 consecutive patients who died within 24 h of hospital admission. The type of CUS and its findings were analysed in relation to the clinical and autopsy diagnoses. CUS was performed in 58% of patients - FoCUS in 83%, emergency echocardiography in 1...
Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Radiomics signature for dynamic changes of tumor-infiltrating CD8+ T cells and macrophages in cervical cancer during chemoradiotherapy
Our previous study suggests that tumor CD8+ T cells and macrophages (defined as CD68+ cells) infiltration underwent dynamic and heterogeneous changes during concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) in cervical canc... (Source: Cancer Imaging)
Source: Cancer Imaging - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kang Huang, Xuehan Huang, Chengbing Zeng, Siyan Wang, Yizhou Zhan, Qingxin Cai, Guobo Peng, Zhining Yang, Li Zhou, Jianzhou Chen and Chuangzhen Chen Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Exploring Radiomics Features Based on H & amp;E Images as Potential Biomarkers for Evaluating Muscle Atrophy: A Preliminary Study
This study provides important biomarkers for accurate diagnosis of muscle atrophy. (Source: Journal of Digital Imaging)
Source: Journal of Digital Imaging - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Reevaluating aortic imaging: gadolinium-based spectral CT angiography
(Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Fetal transposition of the great arteries: 3D virtual and physical models from ultrasound datasets
AbstractTransposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a cyanotic congenital heart disease characterized by ventriculoarterial discordance and atrioventricular concordance with the great arteries in a parallel relationship. Prenatal diagnosis of TGA has implications for postnatal outcomes, allowing for planned delivery and perinatal management. Three-dimensional virtual or physical models of fetal TGA allow better understanding of fetal cardiac anomalies by parents and interactive discussion among the multidisciplinary team (obstetricians, pediatricians, maternal-fetal specialists, pediatric cardiologists, and cardiovascular...
Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Cracking the heart code: using ChatGPT ’s Data Analyst feature for cardiovascular imaging research
(Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
NASCI case of the month: desmoplakin cardiomyopathy masquerading as acute myocarditis
We present a case of a young patient with chest pain. Labs and cardiac imaging were suspicious for acute myocarditis. Genetic testing revealed a diagnosis of desmoplakin cardiomyopathy. Desmoplakin cardiomyopathy may be considered in patients with recurrent acute myocarditis or a family history of cardiac disease to avoid the potential for misdiagnosis. (Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Patient-reported outcomes after personalised dose-escalation for stage II-III non-small-cell lung cancer patients: Results from the randomised ARTFORCE PET-Boost trial
Patient-reported outcome (PRO) metrics, including health-related quality of life (HRQoL), are becoming an increasingly important element of clinical trials, including radiotherapy trials. (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Saskia A. Cooke, Jos é S.A. Belderbos, Bart Reymen, Maarten Lambrecht, Gitte Fredberg Persson, Corinne Faivre-Finn, Edith M.T. Dieleman, Judi N.A. van Diessen, Jan-Jakob Sonke, Dirk de Ruysscher Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Association between coca chewing (Erythroxylum coca) habit and oral squamous cell carcinoma. A case-control study from Argentina
Previous isolated reports have hypothesized that chewing coca leaves, a pre-Columbian tradition found in certain regions of South America, may be associated with the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Coca chewing (CC) is a habit that shares many characteristics with the well-known practice of betel chewing observed in Asia. The aim of this study is to analyze the association between CC and OSCC among patients who attended the Se ñor del Milagro Hospital in Salta, Argentina. (Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics)
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - April 23, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ignacio Molina- Ávila, Juan Martín Pimentel-Solá, Emilio Buschiazzo, Adriana Echazú, Eduardo Piemonte, Gerardo Gilligan Source Type: research
Correlation Aware Relevance-Based Semantic Index for Clinical Big Data Repository
AbstractIn this paper, we focus on indexing mechanisms for unstructured clinical big integrated data repository systems. Clinical data is unstructured and heterogeneous, which comes in different files and formats. Accessing data efficiently and effectively are critical challenges. Traditional indexing mechanisms are difficult to apply on unstructured data, especially by identifying correlation information between clinical data elements. In this research work, we developed a correlation-aware relevance-based index that retrieves clinical data by fetching most relevant cases efficiently. In our previous work, we designed a m...
Source: Journal of Digital Imaging - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Superb microvascular imaging for evaluating the activity of juvenile localised scleroderma: a preliminary study
ConclusionSMI can quantitatively detect microvascular blood flow changes in JLS skin, indicating lesion activity and severity.Clinical relevance statementSMI is a convenient, non-invasive, technique for detecting active JLS lesions and can provide valuable information to guide treatment options.Key PointsCurrent grading systems of juvenile localised scleroderma rely on subjective clinical information.Superb Microvascular Imaging identified that vascular indexes between active lesions and healthy skin positively correlated with clinical scores.Superb Microvascular Imaging effectively assesses microvascular blood flow, aidin...
Source: European Radiology - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Disparities in Study Inclusion and Screening Rates in Breast Cancer Screening Rates among Transgender People: A Systematic Review
Breast cancer screening trends of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people remain largely unknown. This is concerning, as data is necessary to inform recommendations made by clinicians to their patients and by national guidelines to clinicians. The aim of this review is to explore the state of existing research literature and provide a summary report of current breast cancer screening rates in TGD adults. (Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR)
Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Millie Chokshi, Orly Morgan, Evelyn F. Carroll, Jessica L. Fraker, Hannah Holligan, Juliana M. Kling Source Type: research
The natural history of splenic artery aneurysms: factors that predict aneurysmal growth
This study examines the natural history of splenic artery aneurysms at a single institution and assesses the effect of patient factors and aneurysm characteristics on aneurysm growth. (Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR)
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - April 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Thomas J. An, Xiaomin Chen, Omar Moustafa Fathy Omar, Patrick D. Sutphin, Zubin Irani, Eric Wehrenberg-Klee, Shams Iqbal, Sanjeeva P. Kalva Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research
Scapular foramina – a systematic review with meta-analysis based on 3316 scapulae
ConclusionThe presented data contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence, distribution, and characteristics of suprascapular and nutrient foramina in scapulae, considering different topographical areas, genders, and sides. (Source: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy)
Source: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy - April 23, 2024 Category: Anatomy Source Type: research
