Atherosclerosis

Use of a Convolutional Neural Network to Predict the Response of Diabetic Macular Edema to Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Treatment: A Pilot Study.

PURPOSE: To utilize a convolutional neural network (CNN) to predict the response of treatment-naïve diabetic macular edema (DME) to a single injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) with data from optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Artificial intelligence and different image modalities in uveal melanoma diagnosis and prognosis: A narrative review.

BACKGROUND: The most widespread primary intraocular tumor in adults is called uveal melanoma (UM), if detected early enough, it can be curable. Various methods are available to treat UM, but the most commonly used and effective approach is plaque radiotherapy using Iodine-125 and Ruthenium-106.

Intracranial stenosis prediction using a small set of risk factors in the Tromsø Study.

Intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) refers to a narrowing of intracranial arteries due to plaque buildup on the inside of the vessel walls re...

HDL-ACO hybrid deep learning and ant colony optimization for ocular optical coherence tomography image classification.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) plays a crucial role in diagnosing ocular diseases, yet conventional CNN-based models face limitations such as high...

Rapid wall shear stress prediction for aortic aneurysms using deep learning: a fast alternative to CFD.

Aortic aneurysms pose a significant risk of rupture. Previous research has shown that areas exposed to low wall shear stress (WSS) are more prone to r...

Using Machine Learning and Optical Microscopy Image Analysis of Immunosensors Made on Plasmonic Substrates: Application to Detect the SARS-CoV-2 Virus.

In this article, we introduce a diagnostic platform comprising an optical microscopy image analysis system coupled with machine learning. Its efficacy...

Translational nanorobotics breaking through biological membranes.

In the dynamic realm of translational nanorobotics, the endeavor to develop nanorobots carrying therapeutics in rational applications necessitates a ...

Optimized Machine Learning for the Early Detection of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a medical condition that impacts millions of women worldwide; however, due to a lack of public awareness, as well ...

An efficient approach on risk factor prediction related to cardiovascular disease around Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India, using unsupervised machine learning techniques.

Nowadays, human beings suffer from varieties of diseases due to the environmental circumstances and their residing habits. Cardiovascular diseases (CV...

Functionally characterizing obesity-susceptibility genes using CRISPR/Cas9, in vivo imaging and deep learning.

Hundreds of loci have been robustly associated with obesity-related traits, but functional characterization of candidate genes remains a bottleneck. A...

Predicting low density lipoprotein cholesterol target attainment using machine learning in patients with coronary artery disease receiving moderate-dose statin therapy.

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is an important factor in the development of cardiovascular disease, making its management a key aspect of...

Automation bias in AI-assisted detection of cerebral aneurysms on time-of-flight MR angiography.

PURPOSE: To determine how automation bias (inclination of humans to overly trust-automated decision-making systems) can affect radiologists when inter...

Deciphering the role of cuproptosis in the development of intimal hyperplasia in rat carotid arteries using single cell analysis and machine learning techniques.

UNLABELLED: This study aims to explore the regulatory role of cuproptosis in carotid intimal hyperplasia (IH), providing new insights into its pathoph...

Predicting Type 2 diabetes onset age using machine learning: A case study in KSA.

The rising prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in Saudi Arabia presents significant healthcare challenges. Estimating the age at onset of T2D can aid ...

Discovering Vitamin-D-Deficiency-Associated Factors in Korean Adults Using KNHANES Data Based on an Integrated Analysis of Machine Learning and Statistical Techniques.

: Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is a global health concern associated with metabolic disease and immune dysfunction. Despite known risk factors like limi...

Application of deep learning algorithm for judicious use of anti-VEGF in diabetic macular edema.

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is a major complication of diabetic retinopathy characterized by fluid accumulation in the macula, leading to vision impa...

TQGDNet: Coronary artery calcium deposit detection on computed tomography.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) continues to be a leading global cause of cardiovascular related mortality. The scoring of coronary artery calcium (CAC)...

Prediction of obstructive coronary artery disease using coronary calcification and epicardial adipose tissue assessments from CT calcium scoring scans.

BACKGROUND: Low-cost/no-cost non-contrast CT calcium scoring (CTCS) exams can provide direct evidence of coronary atherosclerosis. In this study, usin...

Prediction of insulin resistance using multiple adaptive regression spline in Chinese women.

Insulin resistance (IR) is the core for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. The homeostasis assessment model is a straightforward and practical to...

Machine Learning Analysis of Nutrient Associations with Peripheral Arterial Disease: Insights from NHANES 1999-2004.

BACKGROUND: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common manifestation of atherosclerosis, affecting over 200 million people worldwide. The incidence...