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Title Page
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Preface
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Table of Contents
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Prophylasis
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The Estimation of Reliability in the Preventive Examination of Allergic Diseases with Knowledge Discovery Methods
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Introduction
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Allergic Diseases
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Knowledge Discovery
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Association Rules
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XML Standards in KDD
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Predictive Model Markup Language
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XQuery
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Model Building and Analysis
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Model Building
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Model Analysis
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Experiments and Preliminary Results
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Conclusions
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References
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Diagnosis
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Medical Diagnosis with Type-2 Fuzzy Decision Trees
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Introduction
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Type-2 Fuzzy Sets
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Type-2 Fuzzy Decision Trees
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Type-2 Fuzzy ID3 Algorithm
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Inference Process Using Type-2 Fuzzy Decision Tree
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Experimental Results
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Medical Data Description
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Results from Type-2 Fuzzy Decision Trees
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Conclusions
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References
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Ranked Modeling of Causal Sequences of Diseases for the Purpose of Early Diagnosis
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Introduction
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Ranked Relations between Feature Vectors Based on a Causal Sequence of Diseases
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Ranked Linear Transformations
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Designing Ranked Transformations through Minimization of the CPL Criterion Function
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Example: Causal Sequence of Liver Diseases
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Concluding Remarks
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Bibliography
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A Comparative Analysis of SPECT Images of the Left and Right Cerebral Hemispheres in Patients with Diagnosed Epileptic Symptoms
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Materials
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The Method
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Results
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Conclusions
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References
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Rough Set Theory in the Classification of Diagnoses
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Introduction
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Rough Set Theory in the Diagnostic Classification of Patients
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Theoretical Assumptions of the Classification Model
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The Practical Explanation of the Patients’ Allocation within Diagnostic Classes
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The Selection of Reducts from a Set of Conditional Attributes
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The Generation of Reducts by Dependency Rules
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The Action of Reducts in an Example
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Concluding Remarks
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References
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Computer Program for Aiding in Wireless Endoscopic Video Interpretation
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Introduction
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Model of Deformable Rings
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The MDR Optimization
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The MoDeRi Program Functionality
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The Program Evaluation
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References
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Segmentation of Biomedical Images Using Network of Synchronized Oscillators
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Introduction
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Image Preprocessing and Analysis
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Network of Synchronised Oscillators
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Image Segmentation Examples and Discussion
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Conclusion
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References
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MaZda – The Software Package for Textural Analysis of Biomedical Images
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Introduction
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Image Analysis Pathways in MaZda
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Textural Features
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Regions of Interest
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Geometric Parameters
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Feature Selection and Reduction
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Texture Classification
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Feature Maps and Image Segmentation
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Applications
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References
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Gilbert-Multiplier-Based Parallel 1-D and 2-D Analog FIR Filters for Medical Diagnostics
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Introduction
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Basics of 1-D and 2-D FIR Filtration
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Implementation of FIR Filters Using Gilbert Vector Multipliers
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Implementation Issues of the Proposed 1-D Filter
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Implementation of 2-D Programmable Image Filter
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Multirate Systems Realized Using the GVM FIR Filters
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Conclusions
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References
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Biomedical Image Segmentation Based on Aggregated Morphological Spectra
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Introduction
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Basic Notions of Morphological Spectra
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Invariance to Geometrical Transformations
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Image Segmentation Based on $MS$ Discrimination
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Conclusions
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References
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Prognosis
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Application of Artificial Neural Network to Predict Survival Time for Patients with Bladder Cancer
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Introduction
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Problem Overview
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Applied Methodology and the Input Training Data
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Experimental Results
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Conclusions
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References
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Artificial Inteligence Methods in the Problems of Drug Side-Effects
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Introduction
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Material from Observation and Clinical Activity
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Artificial Neural Networks
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Experimental Study and Its Results
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Ending Remarks and Conclusions
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References
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Medical Equipment
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Programming Symbian Smartphones for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Introduction
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Symbian Operating System (OS) for the Mobile Platforms
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Programming for the Symbian Platforms
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Phone Applications for the Blind/Visually Impaired Users
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Phone Functions
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Accessing Web Sites
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Image Processing Applications
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Conclusions
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References
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CARDIO$^{©}$ – Environment for Computer-Aided Learning and Testing of Interpretation of ECG Signals
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Introduction
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Functions of the System
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Analysis Module of CARDIO System
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Generator of ECG Parameters (GEP)
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Module of Interpretation Evaluation
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Architecture of the CARDIO System
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Demonstration of Working Sessions
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Conclusion
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References
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Inverse Magnetic Modeling in Computer Tomography
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Introduction
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Gradient Coils
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Shape Optimization
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Deterministic Optimization
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Evolutionary Optimization
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The Results
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Conclusion
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References
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Novel CMOS Analog Pulse Shaping Filter for Solid-State X-Ray Sensors in Medical Imaging Systems
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Introduction
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Proposed Pulse Shaping Band-Pass Filter
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The Shaper Adjusting Capabilities
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Peak Detector
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Conclusions
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References
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Laser Beam Properties
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Bibliography
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General Problems and Healthcare Organization
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Computer Aiding and Virtual Integration of the Medical Activities
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Basic Concepts
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Information Aiding and Process Medical Activities Organization
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Evolution and Integration of Computer Aided Medical Activities Systems
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Towards Virtual Medical Activities Organization Based on Network Services
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Conclusion
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References
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Expert Systems in the Medical Insurance Industry
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Introduction
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Insureance Process Scheme before the Expert Sytem Creation
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Expert System Considerations
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Knowledge Acquisition and the Process of Building an Expert System
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The Tools for Creating an Expert System
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Choosing a Tool for Building an Expert System
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The Architecture of an Expert System Based on PC-Shell
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Inference Stages
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Insurance Options
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The Expert System
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Summary
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References
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Transferring Medical Data over P2P Network
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Introduction
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Topology and Functionality of P2P Medical Network
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Modelling of Simple P2P Network
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Simulations of Data Transfer in the Network
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Experiments – Course and Results
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Concluding Remarks
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References
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Another Computer Applications
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Influence of Upper Respiratory System Disease on the Performance of Automatic Voice Recognition Systems
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Introduction
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Speech Database
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Experimental System for Executing the Research
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Construction of the System
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Experiments
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Presentation of Results
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Conclusions
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References
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From the Research on Synthesis of Static Images of Melanocytic Skin Lesions
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Introduction
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Methodology of the Research
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Algorithms of Mapping Lesions’ Symptoms
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Algorithms of Synthesis Colors and Structures of the Lesion’s
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Experimental Results
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Program Implementation
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Summary and Conclusion
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References
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Modelling of Alveolar Recruitment Phenomena in Human Lungs
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Background
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Methods – Theory and Experimental Analysis
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Results and Conclusion
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References
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Comparison of Several Centreline Extraction Algorithms for Virtual Colonoscopy
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Introduction
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Basic Concepts of 3D Volumetric Images
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Centreline Characteristics
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Characteristics of Virtual Colonoscopy Algorithms
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A Fully Parallel Thinning Algorithm
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12-Subiteration Thinning Algorithm
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Voxel Coding Algorithm
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Discussion of the Original Algorithm Test Results
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Improvements of Tested Algorithms
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Test Results of Improved Algorithms
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Conclusions
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References
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‘‘Algorithm for Treelike Structures Generation’’
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Natural Examples of Treelike Structures
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Simulation Purpose
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How to Generate Virtual Treelike Structures
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Growth Rules
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Neuronal Shape Coherence
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References
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Computer System for Robust Evaluation of Medical Tests
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Introduction
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Hardware
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Software
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Statistics Used in Test Evaluation
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Item Statistics
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Test Statistics
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Conclusion
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References
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Author Index
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