Computers in Medical Activity

Title Page

Preface

Table of Contents

Prophylasis

The Estimation of Reliability in the Preventive Examination of Allergic Diseases with Knowledge Discovery Methods

Introduction

Allergic Diseases

Knowledge Discovery

Association Rules

XML Standards in KDD

Predictive Model Markup Language

XQuery

Model Building and Analysis

Model Building

Model Analysis

Experiments and Preliminary Results

Conclusions

References

Diagnosis

Medical Diagnosis with Type-2 Fuzzy Decision Trees

Introduction

Type-2 Fuzzy Sets

Type-2 Fuzzy Decision Trees

Type-2 Fuzzy ID3 Algorithm

Inference Process Using Type-2 Fuzzy Decision Tree

Experimental Results

Medical Data Description

Results from Type-2 Fuzzy Decision Trees

Conclusions

References

Ranked Modeling of Causal Sequences of Diseases for the Purpose of Early Diagnosis

Introduction

Ranked Relations between Feature Vectors Based on a Causal Sequence of Diseases

Ranked Linear Transformations

Designing Ranked Transformations through Minimization of the CPL Criterion Function

Example: Causal Sequence of Liver Diseases

Concluding Remarks

Bibliography

A Comparative Analysis of SPECT Images of the Left and Right Cerebral Hemispheres in Patients with Diagnosed Epileptic Symptoms

Materials

The Method

Results

Conclusions

References

Rough Set Theory in the Classification of Diagnoses

Introduction

Rough Set Theory in the Diagnostic Classification of Patients

Theoretical Assumptions of the Classification Model

The Practical Explanation of the Patients’ Allocation within Diagnostic Classes

The Selection of Reducts from a Set of Conditional Attributes

The Generation of Reducts by Dependency Rules

The Action of Reducts in an Example

Concluding Remarks

References

Computer Program for Aiding in Wireless Endoscopic Video Interpretation

Introduction

Model of Deformable Rings

The MDR Optimization

The MoDeRi Program Functionality

The Program Evaluation

References

Segmentation of Biomedical Images Using Network of Synchronized Oscillators

Introduction

Image Preprocessing and Analysis

Network of Synchronised Oscillators

Image Segmentation Examples and Discussion

Conclusion

References

MaZda – The Software Package for Textural Analysis of Biomedical Images

Introduction

Image Analysis Pathways in MaZda

Textural Features

Regions of Interest

Geometric Parameters

Feature Selection and Reduction

Texture Classification

Feature Maps and Image Segmentation

Applications

References

Gilbert-Multiplier-Based Parallel 1-D and 2-D Analog FIR Filters for Medical Diagnostics

Introduction

Basics of 1-D and 2-D FIR Filtration

Implementation of FIR Filters Using Gilbert Vector Multipliers

Implementation Issues of the Proposed 1-D Filter

Implementation of 2-D Programmable Image Filter

Multirate Systems Realized Using the GVM FIR Filters

Conclusions

References

Biomedical Image Segmentation Based on Aggregated Morphological Spectra

Introduction

Basic Notions of Morphological Spectra

Invariance to Geometrical Transformations

Image Segmentation Based on $MS$ Discrimination

Conclusions

References

Prognosis

Application of Artificial Neural Network to Predict Survival Time for Patients with Bladder Cancer

Introduction

Problem Overview

Applied Methodology and the Input Training Data

Experimental Results

Conclusions

References

Artificial Inteligence Methods in the Problems of Drug Side-Effects

Introduction

Material from Observation and Clinical Activity

Artificial Neural Networks

Experimental Study and Its Results

Ending Remarks and Conclusions

References

Medical Equipment

Programming Symbian Smartphones for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Introduction

Symbian Operating System (OS) for the Mobile Platforms

Programming for the Symbian Platforms

Phone Applications for the Blind/Visually Impaired Users

Phone Functions

Accessing Web Sites

Image Processing Applications

Conclusions

References

CARDIO$^{©}$ – Environment for Computer-Aided Learning and Testing of Interpretation of ECG Signals

Introduction

Functions of the System

Analysis Module of CARDIO System

Generator of ECG Parameters (GEP)

Module of Interpretation Evaluation

Architecture of the CARDIO System

Demonstration of Working Sessions

Conclusion

References

Inverse Magnetic Modeling in Computer Tomography

Introduction

Gradient Coils

Shape Optimization

Deterministic Optimization

Evolutionary Optimization

The Results

Conclusion

References

Novel CMOS Analog Pulse Shaping Filter for Solid-State X-Ray Sensors in Medical Imaging Systems

Introduction

Proposed Pulse Shaping Band-Pass Filter

The Shaper Adjusting Capabilities

Peak Detector

Conclusions

References

Laser Beam Properties

Bibliography

General Problems and Healthcare Organization

Computer Aiding and Virtual Integration of the Medical Activities

Basic Concepts

Information Aiding and Process Medical Activities Organization

Evolution and Integration of Computer Aided Medical Activities Systems

Towards Virtual Medical Activities Organization Based on Network Services

Conclusion

References

Expert Systems in the Medical Insurance Industry

Introduction

Insureance Process Scheme before the Expert Sytem Creation

Expert System Considerations

Knowledge Acquisition and the Process of Building an Expert System

The Tools for Creating an Expert System

Choosing a Tool for Building an Expert System

The Architecture of an Expert System Based on PC-Shell

Inference Stages

Insurance Options

The Expert System

Summary

References

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Transferring Medical Data over P2P Network

Introduction

Topology and Functionality of P2P Medical Network

Modelling of Simple P2P Network

Simulations of Data Transfer in the Network

Experiments – Course and Results

Concluding Remarks

References

Another Computer Applications

Influence of Upper Respiratory System Disease on the Performance of Automatic Voice Recognition Systems

Introduction

Speech Database

Experimental System for Executing the Research

Construction of the System

Experiments

Presentation of Results

Conclusions

References

From the Research on Synthesis of Static Images of Melanocytic Skin Lesions

Introduction

Methodology of the Research

Algorithms of Mapping Lesions’ Symptoms

Algorithms of Synthesis Colors and Structures of the Lesion’s

Experimental Results

Program Implementation

Summary and Conclusion

References

Modelling of Alveolar Recruitment Phenomena in Human Lungs

Background

Methods – Theory and Experimental Analysis

Results and Conclusion

References

Comparison of Several Centreline Extraction Algorithms for Virtual Colonoscopy

Introduction

Basic Concepts of 3D Volumetric Images

Centreline Characteristics

Characteristics of Virtual Colonoscopy Algorithms

A Fully Parallel Thinning Algorithm

12-Subiteration Thinning Algorithm

Voxel Coding Algorithm

Discussion of the Original Algorithm Test Results

Improvements of Tested Algorithms

Test Results of Improved Algorithms

Conclusions

References

‘‘Algorithm for Treelike Structures Generation’’

Natural Examples of Treelike Structures

Simulation Purpose

How to Generate Virtual Treelike Structures

Growth Rules

Neuronal Shape Coherence

References

Computer System for Robust Evaluation of Medical Tests

Introduction

Hardware

Software

Statistics Used in Test Evaluation

Item Statistics

Test Statistics

Conclusion

References

Author Index