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A Comprehensive Dataset and Automated Pipeline for Nailfold Capillary Analysis

Zhao, Linxi, Tang, Jiankai, Chen, Dongyu, Liu, Xiaohong, Zhou, Yong, Wang, Guangyu, Wang, Yuntao

arXiv.org Artificial Intelligence

The introduction of machine learning marks a pivotal shift, presenting Nailfold capillaroscopy is a well-established method for automated medical image analysis as a promising alternative assessing health conditions, but the untapped potential of automated due to its higher accuracy compared to traditional image medical image analysis using machine learning remains processing algorithms[5]. Recent studies have attempted to despite recent advancements. In this groundbreaking use single deep-learning models for tasks such as nailfold study, we present a pioneering effort in constructing a comprehensive capillary segmentation[4, 8], measurement of capillary size dataset--321 images, 219 videos, 68 clinic reports, and density[5], and white cell counting[9]. Despite notable with expert annotations--that serves as a crucial resource achievements, the untapped potential of automated medical for training deep-learning models. Leveraging this image analysis persists due to the urgent need for annotated dataset, we propose an end-to-end nailfold capillary analysis and extensive datasets essential for effective training and pipeline capable of automatically detecting and measuring diverse fine-tuning deep neural networks.


Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging – A Practical Example

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In this article, you will learn about a real-world example of the use of artificial intelligence in medical imaging. Read on to learn the details of how various deep learning models are combined to analyze images taken with a microscope. You may have read use cases where AI is used in medical diagnosis to differentiate between images showing pathological and non-pathological features (e.g. Capillaroscopy consists of observing the blood capillaries at the base of the patient's nails (nail bed) using a microscope called a capillaroscope and helps to determine the state of the patient's vascular system in a simple, fast and non-invasive way. Capillaroscopy is frequently used for the diagnosis and follow-up of some autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma, dermatomyositis or mixed connective tissue disease.