Leveraging Vision Transformers for Enhanced Accuracy in Pneumonia Detection from Medical Imaging Data.

Journal: Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference
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Abstract

Medical image analysis has witnessed a paradigm shift with the advent of artificial intelligence, particularly the application of Vision Transformers (ViTs). In this study, we leverage the unique attention mechanisms of ViTs to enhance the representation learning of pneumonia-related patterns in medical images. We propose a novel framework that integrates ViTs into the diagnostic pipeline, aiming to capitalize on their ability to capture long-range dependencies and contextual information. The Vision Transformer's unique ability to capture intricate patterns within radiological images illuminates previously unseen insights, establishing it as a promising tool for revolutionizing pneumonia diagnosis in clinical settings. The experimental evaluation conducted on a comprehensive dataset demonstrates superior performance compared to traditional approaches. The results highlight the potential of ViTs as a valuable tool in advancing the accuracy of pneumonia detection from medical imaging data, contributing to the ongoing efforts in improving diagnostic capabilities for respiratory diseases.

Authors

  • Kanishka Ranaweera
  • Pubudu N Pathirana