Essays about: "X-Ray examinations"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words X-Ray examinations.
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1. Evaluation of five hardwood species from Zambia to produce fuel pellets for cooking purposes : Study with a single pellet press including pellet production, post production testing and X-ray examinations
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för energi-, miljö- och byggteknikAbstract : 81% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa relies on charcoal and firewood to cover their energy needs for cooking. In Africa charcoal is usually produced by burning tree in a traditional kilns and then the food is cooked with a carbon-fired stoves indoors. READ MORE
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2. Segmentation of x-ray images using deep learning trained on synthetic data
University essay from KTH/FysikAbstract : Radiograph examinations play a critical role in various applications such as the detection of bone pathologies and lung cancer, despite the challenge of false negatives. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds promise in enhancing image quality and assisting radiologists in their diagnostic processes. READ MORE
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3. Machine learning for automatic grading of knee osteoarthritis from X-ray radiographs
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen Vi3Abstract : Knee osteoarthritis is a growing problem due to increasing risk factors such as age and obesity. It is a common task for a radiologist to grade osteoarthritis in three compartments (medial tibiofemoral (MTF), lateral tibiofemoral (LTF) and patellofemoral (PF)) in a knee from different image views of X-ray images, to decide if osteoarthritis is the cause of pain for the patient. READ MORE
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4. Evaluation of the DXA radiation environment at Sahlgrenska University Hospital
University essay fromAbstract : Purpose: The aims of this work were to evaluate the radiation environment in the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) rooms at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, estimate personnel doses, determine legal requirements for DXA personnel, examine the operators’ view on radiation safety and develop material with dose information for patients and operators. Theory: DXA is a low dose X-ray modality mainly used in osteoporosis examinations, for which it is considered the reference technique. READ MORE
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5. Visual mapping in AI interfaces: to establish trust in explainable AI in mammography
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad topic that many researchers and stakeholders want to implement into their daily tasks. There are expectations to implement AI in hospitals, starting with mammography centers. But there is a need to guarantee that it will be efficient and safe to use, and that requires a lot of research. READ MORE