Chest X-ray-based opportunistic screening of sarcopenia using deep learning.

Journal: Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Early detection and management of sarcopenia is of clinical importance. We aimed to develop a chest X-ray-based deep learning model to predict presence of sarcopenia.

Authors

  • Jin Ryu
    Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Sujeong Eom
    Department of Biomedical Systems Informatics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Hyeon Chang Kim
    Division of Cardiology, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Chang Oh Kim
    Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Yumie Rhee
    Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Seng Chan You
    Department of Biomedical Informatics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea.
  • Namki Hong
    Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. nkhong84@yuhs.ac.