Advanced Methods and Applications in Medical Informatics

A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "Computational and Applied Mathematics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 904

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Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
Interests: machine learning; data mining; artificial intelligence; medical informatics; bioinformatics
College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
Interests: data mining; artificial intelligence; machine learning; health informatics; electronic health records

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Rapid advancements in information technology and data analytics have revolutionized the field of healthcare. Medical informatics, also known as health informatics, focuses on the application of information technology, data science, and machine learning methods to enhance the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of healthcare information. To further explore the latest developments in this domain, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue of Mathematics on "Advanced Methods and Applications in Medical Informatics".

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to share novel findings, methodologies, and models that can contribute to further advancing the field. We invite submissions that address various aspects of medical informatics, including but not limited to the following:

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare;
  • Big data analytics for medical decision making;
  • Electronic health records and clinical information systems;
  • Natural language processing for medical text mining;
  • Predictive modeling and data-driven approaches in healthcare;
  • Health information exchange and interoperability;
  • Medical imaging and signal processing;
  • Telemedicine and mobile health applications;
  • Patient data privacy, security, and ethics;
  • Data visualization and human–computer interactions in healthcare.

We encourage original research papers, reviews, or case studies that demonstrate innovative approaches, theoretical frameworks, experimental evaluations, and practical applications in medical informatics. Submissions should highlight the significance of the research, its contribution to the field, and its potential impact on healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, or health policy.

Dr. Chengsheng Mao
Dr. Jie Xu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • medical informatics
  • electronic health records
  • medical data analysis
  • medical decision making

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Ultrasound Computed Tomography Reflection Imaging with Coherence-Factor Beamforming for Breast Tumor Early Detection
by Zuoxun Hou, Ruichen Yuan, Zihao Wang, Xiaorui Wei, Chujian Ren, Jiale Zhou and Xiaolei Qu
Mathematics 2024, 12(7), 1106; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12071106 - 07 Apr 2024
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Abstract
Breast cancer is a global health concern, emphasizing the need for early detection. However, current mammography struggles to effectively image dense breasts. Breast ultrasound can be an adjunctive method, but it is highly dependent on operator skill. Ultrasound computed tomography (USCT) reflection imaging [...] Read more.
Breast cancer is a global health concern, emphasizing the need for early detection. However, current mammography struggles to effectively image dense breasts. Breast ultrasound can be an adjunctive method, but it is highly dependent on operator skill. Ultrasound computed tomography (USCT) reflection imaging provides high-quality 3D images, but often uses delay-and-sum (DAS) beamforming, which limits its image quality. This article proposes the integration of coherence-factor (CF) beamforming into ultrasound computed tomography (USCT) reflection imaging to enhance image quality. CF assesses the focus quality of beamforming by analyzing the signal coherence across different channels, assigning higher weights to high-quality focus points and thereby improving overall image quality. Numerical simulations and phantom experiments using our built USCT prototype were conducted to optimize the imaging parameters and assess and compare the image quality of CF and DAS beamforming. Numerical simulations demonstrated that CF beamforming can significantly enhance image quality. Phantom experiments with our prototype revealed that CF beamforming significantly improves image resolution (from 0.35 mm to 0.14 mm) and increases contrast ratio (from 24.54 dB to 63.28 dB). The integration of CF beamforming into USCT reflection imaging represents a substantial improvement in image quality, offering promise for enhanced breast cancer detection and imaging capabilities. Full article
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