Automated diagnosis of myositis from muscle ultrasound: Exploring the use of machine learning and deep learning methods.

Journal: PloS one
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of ultrasound coupled with machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques for automated or semi-automated classification of myositis.

Authors

  • Philippe Burlina
    Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland, United States of America.
  • Seth Billings
    Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland, United States of America.
  • Neil Joshi
    Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland, United States of America.
  • Jemima Albayda
    Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America.