Biomedical Informatics

Biomedical Informatics
Author: Edward H. Shortliffe
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 970
Release: 2013-12-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1447144740

The practice of modern medicine and biomedical research requires sophisticated information technologies with which to manage patient information, plan diagnostic procedures, interpret laboratory results, and carry out investigations. Biomedical Informatics provides both a conceptual framework and a practical inspiration for this swiftly emerging scientific discipline at the intersection of computer science, decision science, information science, cognitive science, and biomedicine. Now revised and in its third edition, this text meets the growing demand by practitioners, researchers, and students for a comprehensive introduction to key topics in the field. Authored by leaders in medical informatics and extensively tested in their courses, the chapters in this volume constitute an effective textbook for students of medical informatics and its areas of application. The book is also a useful reference work for individual readers needing to understand the role that computers can play in the provision of clinical services and the pursuit of biological questions. The volume is organized so as first to explain basic concepts and then to illustrate them with specific systems and technologies.

Medical Computer Vision

Medical Computer Vision
Author: Bjoern Menze
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2011-02-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3642184219

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the International Workshop on Medical Computer Vision, MCV 2010, held in Beijing, China, in September 2010 as a satellite event of the 13th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2010. The 10 revised full papers and 11 revised poster papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 initial submissions. The papers explore the use of modern image recognition technology in tasks such as semantic anatomy parsing, automatic segmentation and quantification, anomaly detection and categorization, data harvesting, semantic navigation and visualization, data organization and clustering, and general-purpose automatic understanding of medical images.

Biomedical Informatics

Biomedical Informatics
Author: Edward H. Shortliffe
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1060
Release: 2006-12-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0387362789

This book focuses on the role of computers in the provision of medical services. It provides both a conceptual framework and a practical approach for the implementation and management of IT used to improve the delivery of health care. Inspired by a Stanford University training program, it fills the need for a high quality text in computers and medicine. It meets the growing demand by practitioners, researchers, and students for a comprehensive introduction to key topics in the field. Completely revised and expanded, this work includes several new chapters filled with brand new material.

Handbook of Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention

Handbook of Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention
Author: S. Kevin Zhou
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 1074
Release: 2019-10-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0128165863

Handbook of Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention presents important advanced methods and state-of-the art research in medical image computing and computer assisted intervention, providing a comprehensive reference on current technical approaches and solutions, while also offering proven algorithms for a variety of essential medical imaging applications. This book is written primarily for university researchers, graduate students and professional practitioners (assuming an elementary level of linear algebra, probability and statistics, and signal processing) working on medical image computing and computer assisted intervention. - Presents the key research challenges in medical image computing and computer-assisted intervention - Written by leading authorities of the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI) Society - Contains state-of-the-art technical approaches to key challenges - Demonstrates proven algorithms for a whole range of essential medical imaging applications - Includes source codes for use in a plug-and-play manner - Embraces future directions in the fields of medical image computing and computer-assisted intervention

Computer Vision for X-Ray Testing

Computer Vision for X-Ray Testing
Author: Domingo Mery
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2020-12-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030567699

[FIRST EDITION] This accessible textbook presents an introduction to computer vision algorithms for industrially-relevant applications of X-ray testing. Features: introduces the mathematical background for monocular and multiple view geometry; describes the main techniques for image processing used in X-ray testing; presents a range of different representations for X-ray images, explaining how these enable new features to be extracted from the original image; examines a range of known X-ray image classifiers and classification strategies; discusses some basic concepts for the simulation of X-ray images and presents simple geometric and imaging models that can be used in the simulation; reviews a variety of applications for X-ray testing, from industrial inspection and baggage screening to the quality control of natural products; provides supporting material at an associated website, including a database of X-ray images and a Matlab toolbox for use with the book’s many examples.

Computing and Visualization for Intravascular Imaging and Computer-Assisted Stenting

Computing and Visualization for Intravascular Imaging and Computer-Assisted Stenting
Author: Simone Balocco
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2016-12-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128110198

Computing and Visualization for Intravascular Imaging and Computer-Assisted Stenting presents imaging, treatment, and computed assisted technological techniques for diagnostic and intraoperative vascular imaging and stenting. These techniques offer increasingly useful information on vascular anatomy and function, and are poised to have a dramatic impact on the diagnosis, analysis, modeling, and treatment of vascular diseases. After setting out the technical and clinical challenges of vascular imaging and stenting, the book gives a concise overview of the basics before presenting state-of-the-art methods for solving these challenges. Readers will learn about the main challenges in endovascular procedures, along with new applications of intravascular imaging and the latest advances in computer assisted stenting. - Brings together scientific researchers, medical experts, and industry partners working in different anatomical regions - Presents an introduction to the clinical workflow and current challenges in endovascular Interventions - Provides a review of the state-of-the-art methodologies in endovascular imaging and their applications - Poses outstanding questions and discusses future research

Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging

Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging
Author: Erik R. Ranschaert
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2019-01-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319948784

This book provides a thorough overview of the ongoing evolution in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare and radiology, enabling readers to gain a deeper insight into the technological background of AI and the impacts of new and emerging technologies on medical imaging. After an introduction on game changers in radiology, such as deep learning technology, the technological evolution of AI in computing science and medical image computing is described, with explanation of basic principles and the types and subtypes of AI. Subsequent sections address the use of imaging biomarkers, the development and validation of AI applications, and various aspects and issues relating to the growing role of big data in radiology. Diverse real-life clinical applications of AI are then outlined for different body parts, demonstrating their ability to add value to daily radiology practices. The concluding section focuses on the impact of AI on radiology and the implications for radiologists, for example with respect to training. Written by radiologists and IT professionals, the book will be of high value for radiologists, medical/clinical physicists, IT specialists, and imaging informatics professionals.

3D Image Processing

3D Image Processing
Author: D. Caramella
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3642594387

Few fields have witnessed such impressive advances as the application of computer technology to radiology. The progress achieved has revolutionized diagnosis and greatly facilitated treatment selection and accurate planning of procedures. This book, written by leading experts from many different countries, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the role of 3D image processing. The first section covers a wide range of technical aspects in an informative way. This is followed by the main section, in which the principal clinical applications are described and discussed in depth. To complete the picture, the final section focuses on recent developments in functional imaging and computer-aided surgery. This book will prove invaluable to all who have an interest in this complex but vitally important field.