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Artificial Intelligence for Medical Sensing

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Sensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 June 2024 | Viewed by 975

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Machine Intellection Department, Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore 138632, Singapore
Interests: artificial intelligence; machine learning; medical sensors
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Scientist, Centre of Frontier AI Research (CFAR), A*STAR, Singapore
Interests: deep learning; self- and semi-supervised learning; domain adaptation; time-series data; biomedical sensory data

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In the domain of contemporary medical research, a multitude of biomedical sensors, including ultrasound, chemical analysis, biomaterial, fluid flow, and MRI sensors, have emerged. These sensors are evolving in tandem with cutting-edge time-series data analytics and signal processing techniques. Simultaneously, AI has garnered widespread recognition for its prowess in processing sensor data. Its application range includes disease diagnostics, prognostics, and neurotechnology management for rehabilitation, precision health, treatment strategies, and patient care.

The primary objective of this Special Issue is to present a range of diverse yet complementary contributions that showcase the latest advancements and applications of AI in harnessing the predictive potential of medical sensor data. Moreover, this Special Issue will explore avenues for enhancing the interpretability and explainability of AI-generated insights derived from medical sensor data to ensure that these advanced technologies not only deliver precise predictions but also offer comprehensible and valuable insights to medical professionals and patients alike.

Dr. Xiaoli Li
Dr. Emadeldeen Eldele
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Exploring the Performance of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Load Sensor for Total Knee Replacements
by Samira Al-Nasser, Siamak Noroozi, Adrian Harvey, Navid Aslani and Roya Haratian
Sensors 2024, 24(2), 585; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24020585 - 17 Jan 2024
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Using tibial sensors in total knee replacements (TKRs) can enhance patient outcomes and reduce early revision surgeries, benefitting hospitals, the National Health Services (NHS), stakeholders, biomedical companies, surgeons, and patients. Having a sensor that is accurate, precise (over the whole surface), and includes [...] Read more.
Using tibial sensors in total knee replacements (TKRs) can enhance patient outcomes and reduce early revision surgeries, benefitting hospitals, the National Health Services (NHS), stakeholders, biomedical companies, surgeons, and patients. Having a sensor that is accurate, precise (over the whole surface), and includes a wide range of loads is important to the success of joint force tracking. This research aims to investigate the accuracy of a novel intraoperative load sensor for use in TKRs. This research used a self-developed load sensor and artificial intelligence (AI). The sensor is compatible with Zimmer’s Persona Knee System and adaptable to other knee systems. Accuracy and precision were assessed, comparing medial/lateral compartments inside/outside the sensing area and below/within the training load range. Five points were tested on both sides (medial and lateral), inside and outside of the sensing region, and with a range of loads. The average accuracy of the sensor was 83.41% and 84.63% for the load and location predictions, respectively. The highest accuracy, 99.20%, was recorded from inside the sensing area within the training load values, suggesting that expanding the training load range could enhance overall accuracy. The main outcomes were that (1) the load and location predictions were similar in accuracy and precision (p > 0.05) in both compartments, (2) the accuracy and precision of both predictions inside versus outside of the triangular sensing area were comparable (p > 0.05), and (3) there was a significant difference in the accuracy of load and location predictions (p < 0.05) when the load applied was below the training loading range. The intraoperative load sensor demonstrated good accuracy and precision over the whole surface and over a wide range of load values. Minor improvements to the software could greatly improve the results of the sensor. Having a reliable and robust sensor could greatly improve advancements in all joint surgeries. Full article
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