Development of a novel artificial intelligence algorithm to detect pulmonary nodules on chest radiography.

Journal: Fukushima journal of medical science
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: In this study, we aimed to develop a novel artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to support pulmonary nodule detection, which will enable physicians to efficiently interpret chest radiographs for lung cancer diagnosis.

Authors

  • Mitsunori Higuchi
    Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aizu Medical Center, Fukushima Medical University.
  • Takeshi Nagata
    Mizuho Information & Research Institute, Inc.
  • Kohei Iwabuchi
    Mizuho Research and Technologies, Ltd.
  • Akira Sano
    Mizuho Research and Technologies, Ltd.
  • Hidemasa Maekawa
    Mizuho Research and Technologies, Ltd.
  • Takayuki Idaka
    Mizuho Research and Technologies, Ltd.
  • Manabu Yamasaki
    Mizuho Research and Technologies, Ltd.
  • Chihiro Seko
    Mizuho Research and Technologies, Ltd.
  • Atsushi Sato
    Fukushima Preservative Service Association of Health.
  • Junzo Suzuki
    Fukushima Preservative Service Association of Health.
  • Yoshiyuki Anzai
    Aizuwakamatsu Medical Association.
  • Takashi Yabuki
    Aizuwakamatsu Medical Association.
  • Takuro Saito
  • Hiroyuki Suzuki
    Department of Chest Surgery, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan.