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1. Computer-Aided Characterization of Lung - Segmentation and Vessel Tree Analysis Algorithms for Clinical Research Applications
University essay from KTH/FysikAbstract : The initial stage of a lung examination involves the segmentation of a CT image, a process that has been put under a lot of pressure with the high demand for chest scans and accurate segmentations. Current automatic segmentation algorithms are either non-robust for different datasets, not easily accessible, or time-consuming. READ MORE
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2. Potential of Smart-Inhalers in Reducing Human and Economic Costs of Erroneous Inhaler Use
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : This thesis investigates the possibilities of increasing efficacy and general improvement of unsupervised medical treatments by implementing electronics and embedded systems (so-called smart devices) to allow the physician to monitor or track the treatment and adherence of the patient to it. The diseases in focus are respiratory: asthma and Chronic Obstructive lung [Pulmonary] Disease (COPD). READ MORE
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3. Automatic magnetic resonance brain volume measurements to assess the effect of minimised blood sample extraction on brain development in extremely preterm infants
University essay from Lunds universitet/LäkarutbildningenAbstract : Aim: To evaluate a pipeline for automatic MRI brain segmentation and volumetric tissue structure quantification in a cohort of extremely preterm infants. Methods: 13 extremely preterm neonates underwent MRI-scanning at a term equivalent age. Seven of these subjects had suitable MRI sequences and were analyzed in the pipeline. READ MORE
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4. Machine Learning for Air Flow Characterization : An application of Theory-Guided Data Science for Air Fow characterization in an Industrial Foundry
University essay from Karlstads universitetAbstract : In industrial environments, operators are exposed to polluted air which after constant exposure can cause irreversible lethal diseases such as lung cancer. The current air monitoring techniques are carried out sparely in either a single day annually or at few measurement positions for a few days. READ MORE
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5. Training Set Size for Skin Cancer Classification Using Google’s Inception v3
University essay from KTH/Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC)Abstract : Today, computer aided diagnosis (CADx) is a common occurrence in hospitals. With image recognition, computers are able to detect signs of breast cancer and different kinds of lung diseases. READ MORE