Current Medical Imaging - Current Issue
Volume 21, Issue 1, 2025
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oa Clinical Evaluation of ODIS-1 Orthodontic Operation and Image Quality of Digital Imaging System
Authors: Yuanli Zhang, Hong Huang, Chongzhi Yin, Guizhi Zhang, Yang Wang, Rui Gao and Jinlin SongBackground With the rapid development of computer technology, the application of digital technology to the display and processing of medical images has become a common concern. In recent years, oral digital imaging technology has received more and more attention. Objective This paper mainly aims at the ODIS-1 oral digital imaging system to analyze and study the image quality and image aims at the ODIS-1 oral d Read More
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oa Classification and Hemodynamic Characteristics of Uterine Artery Blood Flow in Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion
Authors: Yunyun Cao, Guanjie Wang, Haifei Wang, Ping Chen and Xiaoping GongIntroduction Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) demonstrates a complex pathogenesis. The uterine artery (UtA) Doppler ultrasound monitoring is clinically valuable for predicting RSA risk. Objective This study aimed to assess the type of blood flow velocity waveform (FVW) and the hemodynamic characteristics of the UtA between the RSA and control groups. Methods This retrospective study included 203 patients wi Read More
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oa Altered Brain Structure in the Patients with Painful Temporomandibular Disorders: A Pilot Surface-based Morphometry
Authors: Xin Li, YuJiao Jiang and Zhiye ChenBackground Pain is a significant indicator of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), which are impacted by a complex process. Recently, the evolution and chronification of painful TMD (p-TMD) have been facilitated by central nervous system mechanisms. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the aberrant brain structure in p-TMD patients using surface-based morphometry (SBM) analysis. Methods This Read More
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oa Sparse-View CT Joint Reconstruction Strategy with Sparse Sampling Encoding Layer
Authors: Hu Guo, Minghan Yang, Ziheng Zhang, Haibo Yu, Shuai Chen, Jianye Wang and Minghao LiBackground Sparse angular projection is an important way to reduce CT dose. It consists of two processes, sparse sampling, and image reconstruction based on sparse projection. Under the traditional reconstruction framework, the sparseness of the projection angle may cause a degradation effect in the reconstructed image. A series of machine learning methods for sparse angle CT reconstruction developed in r Read More
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oa Short-term MRI Follow-up and Thin-layer PDWI Sequence without Fat Suppression for Detecting Cartilage Loose Bodies: A Case Report
More LessBackground Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is an idiopathic process and can progress from stable to cartilage fragmentation with the formation of loose bodies in the affected joint capsule. Loose bodies in the knee may wear out the articular cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, leading to a series of problems, such as joint locking, bouncing, joint effusion, and meniscus tear; therefore, early recognition and treatment of intra Read More
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oa Left Basal Ganglia Stroke-induced more Alterations of Functional Connectivity: Evidence from an fMRI Study
Authors: Qianqian Mao, Heng Wang, Jun Yao, Huiyou Chen, Yu-Chen Chen, Xindao Yin and Zhengqian WangBackground The basal ganglia area is a frequent site of stroke, which commonly causes intricate functional impairments. This study aims to uncover disparities in static and dynamic functional connectivity (FC) of the brain in patients afflicted with left-sided basal ganglia stroke (L-BGS) and right-sided basal ganglia region stroke (R-BGS), furthermore scrutinising the mechanism behind the lateralisation of the stroke. Methods Read More
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oa Head and Neck Imaging with a Dental CBCT Device: Comparison of 360° and 180° Rotation Angles in Effective Dose and Quantitative Image Quality in a Phantom Study Head
Objectives This study aims to investigate the effect of full- and half-rotation angles on patient radiation dose and quantitative image quality in CBCT imaging of the head and neck region. Methods A total of 67 TLDs were used for the dosimetry of 16 different regions in the head and neck slices of the anthropometric phantom. The Hyperion X9 Pro (MyRay, Cefla, Imola, Italy) CBCT device was used with a 90 kV pulsed beam and a 1 Read More
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oa I-Brainer: Artificial intelligence/Internet of Things (AI/IoT)-Powered Detection of Brain Cancer
Background/Objective Brain tumor is characterized by its aggressive nature and low survival rate and therefore, it is regarded as one of the deadliest diseases. Thus, misdiagnosis or miss-classification of brain tumors can lead to miss-treatment or incorrect treatment and reduce survival chances. Therefore, there is a need to develop a technique that can identify and detect brain tumors at early stages. Methods Here, we Read More
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oa Impact of CT-relevant Skeletal Muscle Parameters on Post-chemotherapy Survival in Patients with Unresectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Siying Zhang, Zhenping Wu, Guo Sa, Zhan Feng and Feng ChenPurpose The study aimed to investigate the association of CT-relevant skeletal muscle parameters, such as sarcopenia and myosteatosis, with survival outcomes in patients receiving chemotherapy for unresectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Methods In this retrospective analysis, patients who began chemotherapy for unresectable PDAC were included. Sarcopenia and myosteatosis were assessed on pretr Read More
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oa Study Hotspot and Trend in the Field of Shear Wave Elastography: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2004 to 2024
Authors: Jingjing Zhao, Linping Pian, Jie Chen, Quanjiang Wang, Feiyan Han and Yameng LiuBackground The objective of this study was to comprehensively review the literature on Shear Wave Elastography (SWE), a non-invasive imaging technique prevalent in medical ultrasound. SWE is instrumental in assessing superficial glandular tissues, abdominal organs, tendons, joints, carotid vessels, and peripheral nerve tissues, among others. By employing bibliometric analysis, we aimed to encapsulate the scholarly contribu Read More
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oa A Case of Bronchogenic Cyst Detected by Ultrasound
Authors: Lei Zhang, Dong-hui Ji and Kuo-peng LiangBackground Bronchogenic cysts are congenital cystic anomalies of the bronchus that originate from abnormal development of the bronchial tree during the embryonic period. Their common manifestation is a space-occupying lesion in the lungs or mediastinum. Common imaging modalities for detecting bronchogenic cysts include chest X-ray and chest computed tomography (CT) scans. Case Presentation A 24-year-old fema Read More
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oa From Cup to Scan: The Impact of Black Tea on Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography Signal Suppression
Authors: Sihua Liang, Yiman Wang, Huiyi Liang, Xuefen Yu, Nengwei Wang and Lin QiuAimsThe aim of this study is to evaluate the potential of black tea as a negative oral contrast agent in Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) to improve image quality by reducing gastrointestinal fluid signals.BackgroundRetained gastrointestinal fluids can interfere with ductal imaging during MRCP, and suitable oral negative contrast agents are not widely available.MethodTwo types of b Read More
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oa Radiomics of Vascular Structures in Pulmonary Ground-glass Nodules: A Predictor of Invasiveness
Authors: Wuling Wang, Xuan Qi, Yongsheng He, Hongkai Yang, Dong Qi, Zhen Tang and Qiong ChenObjective The global incidence of lung cancer highlights the need for improved assessment of nodule characteristics to enhance early detection of lung adenocarcinoma presenting as ground-glass nodules (GGNs). This study investigated the applicability of radiomics features of vascular structures within GGNs for predicting invasiveness of GGNs. Methods In total, 165 pathologically confirmed pulmonary GGNs were retros Read More
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oa Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Complicated by Aneurysm Interventional Embolization: A Case Report
Authors: Yi-Xuan Wang, Yang Liu, Jian-Feng Xu and Biao JinIntroduction Complications of Post-Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) following interventional embolization of aneurysms are rarely reported, and PRES disease can be reduced or resolved through prompt and aggressive treatment, resulting in minimal or no residual neurological deficits. Case Presentation A 51-year-old female patient with an aneurysm in the pericallosal segment of the left anterior cerebral artery Read More
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oa YOLOv8 Algorithm-aided Detection of Rib Fracture on Multiplane Reconstruction Images
Authors: Shihong Liu, Wei Zhang and Gang WuObjective This study aimed to develop and assess the performance of a YOLOv8 algorithm-aided detection model for identifying rib fractures on multiplane reconstruction (MPR) images, addressing the limitations of current AI models and the labor-intensive nature of manual diagnosis. Methods Ethical approval was obtained, and a dataset comprising 624 MPR images, confirmed by CT, was collected from three regions Read More
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oa Research Progress of Dual-energy CT in Diagnosis and Evaluation of Curative Effect of Liver Cancer: A Review
Authors: Mingtai Cao, Yumiao Qiao, Xukun Gao, Xinyi Liu, Airu Yang, Rui Fan, Boqi Zhou, Bin Huang and Yuntai CaoPrimary liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with over 900,000 new cases and more than 800,000 deaths annually. Conventional imaging techniques have improved the diagnosis and assessment of treatment response in patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), but they have many limitations. Introducing Dual-Energy Computed Tomography (DECT) i Read More
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oa Recurrence of Pleomorphic Adenoma in the Submandibular Gland: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Zhiqiong Li, Guiying Yuan, Ye Zhang, Junbin Huang, Fan Xu, Yuchao Xiong and Xuwen ZengIntroductionRecurrent pleomorphic adenoma (PA) in the submandibular gland is a rare tumor that may be misdiagnosed as an inflammatory lesion. The imaging manifestations of the submandibular gland recurrent PA are unclear, with only three case reports reporting CT and MRI imaging, respectively. Our report is the first case report that comprehensively describes the imaging manifestations of recurrent PA in the subma Read More
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oa A Comparative Study on CT-guided Radiofrequency Ablation and Targeted Therapy: Intervention Efficacy and Survival Rates in Lung Cancer Patients
Authors: Tianyu Zhao, Chunjing Zhang, Hang Dai, Jingyu Li, Liguo Hao and Yanan LiuObjectiveThe study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of CT-guided radiofrequency ablation in conjunction with targeted therapy in lung cancer patients.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 80 lung cancer patients. They were stratified into the Observation Group (OG; n=40, treated with CT-guided radiofrequency ablation in conjunction with targeted therapy) and the Control Group (CG; n=40, treated solely with targeted ther Read More
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oa Evaluation of Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer through Shear-wave Elastography
Authors: Qingfu Qian, Minling Zhuo, Yue Yu, Ensheng Xue, Xiaodong Lin and Zhikui ChenBackground There remains a lack of methods to accurately assess the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer. Objective This study aimed to investigate the value of shear-wave elastography in evaluating the treatment response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer. Materials and Methods This prospective observational study enrolled 275 patient Read More
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oa A Robust Approach to Early Glaucoma Identification from Retinal Fundus Images using Dirichlet-based Weighted Average Ensemble and Bayesian Optimization
Authors: Mohamed Mouhafid, Yatong Zhou, Chunyan Shan and Zhitao XiaoObjective Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible visual impairment and blindness worldwide, primarily linked to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Early detection is essential to prevent further visual impairment, yet the manual diagnosis of retinal fundus images (RFIs) is both time-consuming and inefficient. Although automated methods for glaucoma detection (GD) exist, they often rely on individual models with ma Read More
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Volume 21 (2025)
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Volume 19 (2023)
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Volume 18 (2022)
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Volume 17 (2021)
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Volume 16 (2020)
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Volume 15 (2019)
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