In this paper, we present UNet++, a new, more powerful architecture for medical image segmentation. Our architecture is essentially a deeply-supervised encoder-decoder network where the encoder and decoder sub-networks are connected through a series of nested, dense skip pathways. The re-designed skip pathways aim at r…
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More unlabelled data or label more data? A study on semi-supervised laparoscopic image segmentationeess.IV
Study shows adding unlabelled data improves semi-supervised image segmentation accuracy.
problem Improving semi-supervised image segmentation accuracy with limited labelled data.
method Investigated the impact of varying labelled and unlabelled data quantities in a semi-supervised segmentation algorithm.
result Significantly higher segmentation accuracy achieved with semi-supervised approach compared to supervised learning.
Reducing the Hausdorff Distance in Medical Image Segmentation with Convolutional Neural Networkseess.IV
The Hausdorff Distance (HD) is widely used in evaluating medical image segmentation methods. However, existing segmentation methods do not attempt to reduce HD directly. In this paper, we present novel loss functions for training convolutional neural network (CNN)-based segmentation methods with the goal of reducing HD…
Enhances uncertainty estimation in medical image segmentation.
problem Frequency-related noise in medical imaging leads to biased uncertainty estimates.
method Extends MC-Dropout to the frequency domain for better uncertainty estimation.
result MC-Frequency Dropout improves calibration and uncertainty in semantic segmentation.
Deep learning segments spinal metastases in MR images.
problem Challenges in accurately segmenting spinal metastases in MR images.
method Used a U-Net-like architecture trained on 40 clinical cases.
result Average Dice scores up to 77.6% and mean sensitivity rates up to 78.9%.
Generates synthetic laparoscopic images for training deep neural networks.
problem Lack of large labeled data sets for laparoscopic image processing.
method Unpaired image-to-image translation to generate realistic synthetic images.
result Synthetic data set improves liver segmentation performance without manual labeling.
Z-Net improves 3D CT volume segmentation for surgical planning.
problem Discontinuities and class-imbalances in 3D CT volume segmentation.
method Z-Net uses anisotropic spatial separable convolutions to preserve full field-of-view.
result Z-Net achieves up to 12.6% improvement in IoU for CT segmentation.
Developed mlf-core for deterministic machine learning.
problem Ensuring machine learning models are deterministic for verification.
method Formulated requirements, developed mlf-core ecosystem, tested various models.
result Demonstrated deterministic models in biomedical fields.
Framework improves CT image segmentation robustness with domain-specific cues.
problem Challenges in CT image segmentation by deep learning models.
method Combines domain-specific preprocessing and augmentation with CNN architectures.
result Framework stabilizes prediction performance on varying CT volumes.
A clinically motivated self-supervised approach for content-based image retrieval of CT liver imagescs.CV
Self-supervised method improves CBIR of CT liver images.
problem Limited labeled data and lack of transparency in deep CBIR systems.
method Proposes a self-supervised learning framework with domain-knowledge integration.
result Improved performance and generalization across datasets.
Machine learning builds personalized pediatric abdominal phantoms.
problem Lack of individualized phantoms for radiation therapy studies.
method Combining imaging and machine learning to automatically build phantoms.
result Automatically constructed phantoms more accurately represent patient anatomy.
Background: Many authors have described MELD as a predictor of short-term mortality in the liver transplantation waiting list. However MELD score accuracy to predict long term mortality has not been statistically evaluated. Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the MELD score as well as other variables as a pr…
Data mining techniques on the biological analysis are spreading for most of the areas including the health care and medical information. We have applied the data mining techniques, such as KNN, SVM, MLP or decision trees over a unique dataset, which is collected from 16,380 analysis results for a year. Furthermore we h…
Novel fusion network combines polarization and radiomics features for liver cancer classification.
problem Challenges in histopathological diagnosis of HCC and ICC.
method Two-tier fusion approach: feature-level and classification-level.
result Significantly enhances classification accuracy, even at reduced resolutions.
Deep learning methods, and in particular convolutional neural networks (CNNs), have led to an enormous breakthrough in a wide range of computer vision tasks, primarily by using large-scale annotated datasets. However, obtaining such datasets in the medical domain remains a challenge. In this paper, we present methods f…
Omics-GAN uses GANs to generate synthetic multi-omics data for improved disease prediction.
problem Limited sample sizes, noise, and heterogeneity in multi-omics data reduce predictive power.
method Omics-GAN is a GAN-based framework that generates high-quality synthetic multi-omics profiles.
result Synthetic datasets consistently improved prediction accuracy compared to original omics profiles.
PNNs improve treatment outcomes in TAVR and liver trauma.
problem Improving treatment outcomes in medical procedures.
method Multimodal Prescriptive Neural Networks (PNNs) combining optimization and machine learning.
result PNNs significantly improve estimated outcomes in medical procedures.
This paper presents a novel approach for detection of liver abnormalities in an automated manner using ultrasound images. For this purpose, we have implemented a machine learning model that can not only generate labels (normal and abnormal) for a given ultrasound image but it can also detect when its prediction is like…
In this paper we present a new method for motion tracking of tumors in liver ultrasound image sequences. Our algorithm has two main steps. In the first step, we apply mean shift algorithm with multiple features to estimate the center of the target in each frame. Target in the first frame is defined using an ellipse. Ed…
Machine Learning Approaches for Binary Classification to Discover Liver Diseases using Clinical Datastat.ML
Paper uses ML to classify liver diseases from clinical data.
problem Classifying liver diseases from clinical data.
method Multiple imputation, PCA, data visualizations, binary classifier algorithms (ANN, RF, SVM).
result SVM showed better accuracy (98.23%).
AI system helps clinicians assess liver metastases quickly and with explanations.
problem Manual assessment of metastases is time-consuming and subjective.
method Interactive AI system with model interpretability.
result AI-assisted assessment improves efficiency and provides explanations.
Deformation estimation of elastic object assuming an internal organ is important for the computer navigation of surgery. The aim of this study is to estimate the deformation of an entire three-dimensional elastic object using displacement information of very few observation points. A learning approach with a neural net…
25% of people who received a liver transplant will go on to develop diabetes within the next 5 years. These thousands of individuals are at 2-fold higher risk of cardiovascular events, graft loss, infections, as well as lower long-term survival. This is partly due to the medication used during and/or after transplant t…
Framework predicts mortality risk in MAFLD subjects.
problem Lack of mortality prediction methods for MAFLD subjects.
method Artificial Intelligence-based framework MAFUS using ML algorithms.
result Support Vector Machines (SVM) is the best model for mortality prediction.
A Neural Network Model to Classify Liver Cancer Patients Using Data Expansion and Compressionstat.ML
We develop a neural network model to classify liver cancer patients into high-risk and low-risk groups using genomic data. Our approach provides a novel technique to classify big data sets using neural network models. We preprocess the data before training the neural network models. We first expand the data using wavel…
Bayesian framework improves minority class performance in class-imbalanced data.
problem Class imbalance in predictive toxicology models.
method Weighted likelihood approach modifying likelihood function weights inversely proportional to class proportions.
result Improves balanced accuracy and sensitivity for minority class (toxic compounds).
Local discovery method uncovers direct unfairness in complex systems.
problem Identifying causal pathways of unfairness in complex domains.
method Local discovery for direct discrimination (LD3) method.
result LD3 returns a valid adjustment set (VAS) for assessing unfairness.
Method predicts NAFLD risk with high accuracy and distribution-free coverage guarantees.
problem Insufficient population-level screening tools for NAFLD.
method Gradient-boosted decision trees with conformal prediction.
result Method achieves AUROC of 0.912 internally and 0.891 externally, superior to other models.
DeepMRSeg: A convolutional deep neural network for anatomy and abnormality segmentation on MR imageseess.IV
DeepMRSeg uses deep learning for brain tissue segmentation.
problem Automated segmentation of brain tissues and abnormalities.
method Modified UNet architecture with multi-scale feature extraction.
result DeepMRSeg achieves high accuracy on various brain segmentation tasks.
Segmental structure is a common pattern in many types of sequences such as phrases in human languages. In this paper, we present a probabilistic model for sequences via their segmentations. The probability of a segmented sequence is calculated as the product of the probabilities of all its segments, where each segment …
Bayesian nonparametric method segments multi-sequence time series data.
problem Temporal segmentation of multi-sequence time series data into stationary segments.
method Gaussian process priors and nonparametric distribution for segment partitioning.
result Model effectively segments synthetic and real-time series data.
BiPE blends intra-segment and inter-segment encodings for better length extrapolation.
problem Improving length extrapolation in language models.
method Bilevel Positional Encoding (BiPE) that separates intra-segment and inter-segment encodings.
result BiPE enhances length extrapolation across various text modalities.
CNNs can be trained with clinically available segmentations for OARs in radiotherapy.
problem Lack of dedicated training volumes for CNNs in radiotherapy.
method Used clinically available segmentations from PACS, applied multi-label segmentation, empirically assessed training set size.
result Clinically available segmentations can be used to train an accurate OAR segmentation model.
Learning-based methods for visual segmentation have made progress on particular types of segmentation tasks, but are limited by the necessary supervision, the narrow definitions of fixed tasks, and the lack of control during inference for correcting errors. To remedy the rigidity and annotation burden of standard appro…
Develops deep learning for logical code segmentation.
problem Lack of logically segmented source code.
method Novel deep learning approach to generate logical code segments.
result Improves software analysis tasks like commenting, bug detection, and code synthesis.
A framework uses complex networks for image segmentation.
problem Over-segmentation in image segmentation.
method Initial segmentation, adaptive network construction, community detection.
result The proposed framework improves segmentation performance.
Hybrid CNN improves segmentation and registration of white matter tracts.
problem Accurate analysis of longitudinal brain imaging data.
method A hybrid CNN integrating segmentation and registration into a single procedure.
result Hybrid CNN outperforms multistage pipelines in segmentation accuracy, consistency, and speed.
Image segmentation is one of the most fundamental tasks of computer vision. In many practical applications, it is essential to properly evaluate the reliability of individual segmentation results. In this study, we propose a novel framework to provide the statistical significance of segmentation results in the form of …
DNA rearrangement processes recombine gene segments that are organized on the chromosome in a variety of ways. The segments can overlap, interleave or one may be a subsegment of another. We use directed graphs to represent segment organizations on a given locus where contigs containing rearranged segments represent ver…
Preformer improves Transformer for long-term time series forecasting.
problem Transformer's quadratic complexity and lack of context-awareness for long-term forecasting.
method Introduces Multi-Scale Segment-Correlation mechanism for efficient time series segmentation and context-aware attention.
result Preformer outperforms other Transformer-based methods in long-term time series forecasting.
We introduce a novel Deep Learning framework, which quantitatively estimates image segmentation quality without the need for human inspection or labeling. We refer to this method as a Quality Assurance Network -- QANet. Specifically, given an image and a `proposed' corresponding segmentation, obtained by any method inc…
Improving the Completeness and Comparability of Segment Disclosures: A Large Language Model Approachcs.CL
Study uses LLM to extract and compare segment disclosures from financial filings.
problem Challenges in completeness and comparability of segment disclosures in financial reports.
method Developed a large language model framework to extract and preserve segment information from Form 10-K filings.
result The LLM accurately extracts segment-level information and addresses cross-period knowledge questions.
In this work we propose a method for anatomical data augmentation that is based on using slices of computed tomography (CT) examinations that are adjacent to labeled slices as another resource of labeled data for training the network. The extended labeled data is used to train a U-net network for a pixel-wise classific…
Spatially-aware metrics improve uncertainty evaluation in segmentation.
problem Uncertainty evaluation metrics treat voxels independently, ignoring spatial context.
method Proposed three spatially aware metrics incorporating structural and boundary information.
result Improved alignment with clinically important factors and better discrimination between uncertainty patterns.
LSTM-based speaker verification usually uses a fixed-length local segment randomly truncated from an utterance to learn the utterance-level speaker embedding, while using the average embedding of all segments of a test utterance to verify the speaker, which results in a critical mismatch between testing and training. T…
Deep learning improves automatic image segmentation.
problem Automatic object localization and boundary delineation in images and medical scans.
method Proposed and evaluated novel dilated dense encoder-decoder architectures for salient object segmentation and lesion localization in medical images.
result Proposed architectures outperform state-of-the-art models in accuracy and efficiency.
Wavelet features improve image clustering and segmentation accuracy.
problem Noise and lack of spatial context in pixel intensity-based methods.
method Modified K-means, Fuzzy c-means, and ACWE algorithms incorporating Wavelet features.
result Wavelet-based algorithms converge to different segmentation results based on frequency information.
This paper reviews deep learning for multi-modality medical image segmentation.
problem Improving segmentation accuracy in medical images using multiple modalities.
method Overview of deep learning and multi-modal medical image segmentation, analysis of different network architectures and fusion strategies.
result Later fusion of modalities can lead to more accurate segmentation results.