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Revolutionizing Medical Care with Intelligent Annotation

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posted on 2023-08-01, 05:44 authored by Himashi PeirisHimashi Peiris

 In this ever-evolving field of medicine, accurate analysis and precise identification of structures within medical scans are crucial for diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient progress monitoring. Imagine a world where healthcare professionals can detect abnormalities, quantify anatomical structures, and track the progression of diseases with unprecedented precision. This is made possible through medical image segmentation or annotation, which involves delineating and extracting specific regions or structures of interest from Computerized Tomography (CT) scans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans, or even microscopic images. However, the road to achieving accurate segmentation has its challenges. Traditional manual segmentation methods, while effective, are time-consuming, subjective, and prone to human error. We needed a game-changer, and that's where deep learning models stepped in. In our research, by unlocking the full potential of artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques, we are paving the way for a future where medical professionals can leverage precise and automated segmentation. Imagine a world where healthcare professionals can access advanced tools that provide invaluable insights, enabling them to deliver personalized treatment plans and monitor patients' progress with unprecedented accuracy. We firmly believe that this revolution will transform how we analyze medical images and unlock a new era of precision, empowering medical professionals, enhancing patient care, and improving outcomes. 

History

Year

2023

Institution

Monash University

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Student type

  • PhD

ORCID

0000-0003-0464-1182