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Artificial Neural Networks
Scientists at University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy release new data on artificial neural networks
January 27th, 2009
According to recent research from Gothenburg, Sweden, "The purpose of this study was to develop a computer-assisted diagnosis (CAD) system based on image-processing techniques and artificial neural networks for the interpretation of bone scans performed to determine the presence or absence of metastases. A training group of 810 consecutive patients who had undergone bone scintigraphy due to suspected metastatic disease were included in the study." "Whole-body images, anterior and posterior views, were obtained after an injection of (99)mTc-methylene diphosphonate. The image-processing techniques included algorithms for automatic segmentation of the skeleton and...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-01-27)
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