A61B6/5217

Methods and systems for an adaptive multi-zone perfusion scan

Methods and systems are provided for adaptive scan control. In one embodiment, a method includes processing acquired projection data of a monitoring area of a subject to measure a first contrast signal of a contrast agent administered to the subject via a first injection, initializing a contrast scan of the subject according to a fallback scan prescription, determining when each of a plurality of zones of the contrast scan are estimated to occur based on the contrast signal, generating a personalized scan prescription for the contrast scan based on when each of the plurality of zones are estimated to occur, and performing the contrast scan according to the personalized scan prescription after a second injection of the contrast agent.

System and method for using non-contrast image data in CT perfusion imaging
11523789 · 2022-12-13 · ·

A system and method for generating a parametric map of a subject's brain includes receiving non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) imaging data and receiving computed tomography perfusion (CTP) data. The method further includes creating a baseline image by utilizing the NCCT data and generating a parametric map using the CTP data and the baseline image.

USE OF BONY LANDMARKS IN COMPUTERIZED ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL PLANNING
20220387110 · 2022-12-08 ·

A computing system generates, based on medical imaging data of bones of a joint of a patient, bony landmark data that characterizes relationships between two or more landmarks on one or more of the bones of the joint of the patient. Additionally, the computing system applies a classifier algorithm that has been trained using training data to select a class associated with the patient from among a plurality of classes. The classifier algorithm takes the bony landmark data of the patient as input.

BONE AGE ESTIMATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Disclosed are a bone age estimation method and a bone age estimation apparatus. The bone age estimation method may comprise the steps of: extracting a region of interest including a cervical spine region from a lateral cephalometric radiographic image obtained by imaging a subject's cervical spine, by using a first deep learning model; extracting landmarks from the extracted region of interest by using a second deep learning model; calculating a landmark numerical value on the basis of the extracted landmarks; and providing maturity information of a maturation stage of the cervical spine on the basis of the calculated landmark numerical value.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
20220386981 · 2022-12-08 ·

An information processing system comprises: an information processor capable of transmitting and receiving data; and an estimation unit that estimates dental notations of teeth in each of visible light images and X-ray images of oral cavities input through the information processor and estimates image shooting direction of each of the visible light images and the X-ray images. The information processor adds the dental notations and the image sensing direction to each of the visible light images and the X-ray images as metadata, and manages the visible light images and the X-ray images by associating the visible light images and the X-ray images using the metadata.

System and method for basis material decomposition with general physical constraint for multi-energy computed tomography

A system and method is provided for performing material decomposition using a computed tomography (CT) system. The method includes acquiring CT imaging data of an object including data subsets corresponding to at least two different energy spectral bins and using the CT imaging data at each of the at least two different energy spectral bins to form a series of equations for basis material decomposition. The method also includes using a general physical constraint, which quantifies how each basis material in the object is mixed together to form the object, within the series of equations. The method also includes determining at least one basis material density of the object using the physical constraint and the CT imaging data and generating an image of the object using the CT imaging data and the mass densities of at least one basis material.

Image processing apparatus, method, and program
11517280 · 2022-12-06 · ·

A reconstruction unit generates a plurality of tomographic images representing a plurality of tomographic planes of a subject by reconstructing a plurality of projection images acquired by performing tomosynthesis imaging. A synthesis unit synthesizes the plurality of tomographic images to generate a composite two-dimensional image. A display control unit displays the composite two-dimensional image on a display, and in a case where one tissue of a first tissue and a second tissue that are present in the subject in association with each other is selected in the displayed composite two-dimensional image, emphasizes and displays the selected one tissue and the other tissue associated with the selected one tissue.

Monitoring computed tomography (CT) scan image

Disclosed is a system and a method for monitoring a CT scan image. A CT scan image may be resampled into a plurality of slices using a bilinear interpolation. A region of interest may be identified on each slice using an image processing technique. The region of interest may be masked on each slice using deep learning. Subsequently, a nodule may be detected as the region of interest using the deep learning. Further, a plurality of characteristics associated with the nodule may be identified. Furthermore, an emphysema may be detected in the region of interest on each slice. A malignancy risk score for the patient may be computed. A progress of the nodule may be monitored across subsequent CT scan images. Finally, a report of the patient may be generated.

Deep Learning System for Diagnosis of Chest Conditions from Chest Radiograph

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for training and/or employing machine-learned models (e.g., artificial neural networks) to diagnose chest conditions such as, as examples, pneumothorax, opacity, nodules or masses, and/or fractures based on chest radiographs. For example, one or more machine-learned models can receive and process a chest radiograph to generate an output. The output can indicate, for each of one or more chest conditions, whether the chest radiograph depicts the chest conditions (e.g., with some measure of confidence). The output of the machine-learned models can be provided to a medical professional and/or patient for use in providing treatment to the patient (e.g., to treat a detected condition).

IMAGE GENERATION DEVICE, IMAGE GENERATION PROGRAM, LEARNING DEVICE, LEARNING PROGRAM, IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM
20220383564 · 2022-12-01 ·

A processor acquires a plurality of first projection images acquired by imaging an object at a plurality of radiation source positions and acquires a lesion image indicating a lesion. The processor combines the lesion image with the plurality of first projection images on the basis of a geometrical relationship between the plurality of radiation source positions and a position of the lesion virtually disposed in the object to derive a plurality of second projection images. The processor reconstructs the plurality of second projection images to generate a tomographic image including the lesion.