Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, Volume 153

Volume 153, January 2018

Section I: Methodology

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  Yawen Xiao, Jun Wu, Zongli Lin, Xiaodong Zhao:
  A deep learning-based multi-model ensemble method for cancer prediction. 1-9

Section III: Experiences with Methods, Systems and Programs

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  Hung-Wen Chiu, Yu-Chuan (Jack) Li:
  Toward precise and preventive healthcare with computational tools. A1

Section II: Systems and Programs

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  Seth T. Lirette, Andrew D. Smith, Inmaculada B. Aban:
  A tool to visualize and analyze perfusion data: Development and application of the R package "CTP". 11-17

Section I: Methodology

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  Chunjun Qian, Xiaoping Yang:
  An integrated method for atherosclerotic carotid plaque segmentation in ultrasound image. 19-32

Section II: Systems and Programs

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  Arturo Rodríguez-Cristerna, Wilfrido Gómez-Flores, Wagner Coelho de Albuquerque Pereira:
  A computer-aided diagnosis system for breast ultrasound based on weighted BI-RADS classes. 33-40

Section I: Methodology

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  Esra Saatci:
  Correlation analysis of respiratory signals by using parallel coordinate plots. 41-51
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  Myat Su Yin, Peter Haddawy, Siriwan Suebnukarn, Phattanapon Rhienmora:
  Automated outcome scoring in a virtual reality simulator for endodontic surgery. 53-59

Section II: Systems and Programs

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  José Luis García Arroyo, Begonya Garcia-Zapirain:
  Recognition of pigment network pattern in dermoscopy images based on fuzzy classification of pixels. 61-69

Section I: Methodology

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  Fabio Baselice, Giampaolo Ferraioli, Michele Ambrosanio, Vito Pascazio, Gilda Schirinzi:
  Enhanced Wiener filter for ultrasound image restoration. 71-81

Section II: Systems and Programs

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  Yoo Na Hwang, Ju Hwan Lee, Ga Young Kim, Eun-Seok Shin, Sung Min Kim:
  Characterization of coronary plaque regions in intravascular ultrasound images using a hybrid ensemble classifier. 83-92
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  Giuseppe Agapito, Mariadelina Simeoni, Barbara Calabrese, Ilaria Care, Theodora Lamprinoudi, Pietro Hiram Guzzi, Arturo Pujia, Giorgio Fuiano, Mario Cannataro:
  DIETOS: A dietary recommender system for chronic diseases monitoring and management. 93-104

Section III: Experiences with Methods, Systems and Programs

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  G. N. Girish, V. A. Anima, Abhishek R. Kothari, P. V. Sudeep, Sohini Roychowdhury, Jeny Rajan:
  A benchmark study of automated intra-retinal cyst segmentation algorithms using optical coherence tomography B-scans. 105-114

Section I: Methodology

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  José Ignacio Orlando, Elena Prokofyeva, Mariana del Fresno, Matthew B. Blaschko:
  An ensemble deep learning based approach for red lesion detection in fundus images. 115-127

Section II: Systems and Programs

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  Katherine Icay, Chengyu Liu, Sampsa Hautaniemi:
  Dynamic visualization of multi-level molecular data: The Director package in R. 129-136
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  Shwetambara Kekade, Chung-Ho Hsieh, Md. Mohaimenul Islam, Suleman Atique, Abdulwahed Mohammed Khalfan, Yu-Chuan Li, Syed Abdul Shabbir:
  The usefulness and actual use of wearable devices among the elderly population. 137-159

Section I: Methodology

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  Basem Ameen Moghram, Emad Nabil, Amr Badr:
  Ab-initio conformational epitope structure prediction using genetic algorithm and SVM for vaccine design. 161-170

Section II: Systems and Programs

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  Khang Hua Boon, Mohamed Khalil Hani, M. B. Malarvili:
  Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation prediction based on HRV analysis and non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm III. 171-184

Section I: Methodology

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  Alan David Hutson:
  Quantile planes without crossing via nonlinear programming. 185-190
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  Hernâni Gonçalves, Célia Amorim-Costa, Diogo Ayres-de-Campos, João Bernardes:
  Evolution of linear and nonlinear fetal heart rate indices throughout pregnancy in appropriate, small for gestational age and preterm fetuses: A cohort study. 191-199
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  Yao-Sian Huang, Etsuo Takada, Sachiyo Konno, Chiun-Sheng Huang, Ming-Hao Kuo, Ruey-Feng Chang:
  Computer-Aided tumor diagnosis in 3-D breast elastography. 201-209

Section II: Systems and Programs

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  Chengye Li, Lingxian Hou, Bishundat Yanesh Sharma, Huaizhong Li, Chengshui Chen, Yuping Li, Xuehua Zhao, Hui Huang, Zhennao Cai, Huiling Chen:
  Developing a new intelligent system for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion. 211-225

Section I: Methodology

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  Marta Borowska, Ewelina Brzozowska, Pawel Kuc, Edward Oczeretko, Romuald Mosdorf, Piotr Laudanski:
  Identification of preterm birth based on RQA analysis of electrohysterograms. 227-236
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  Jianyong Zhou, Zu Luo, Chunquan Li, Mi Deng:
  Real-time deformation of human soft tissues: A radial basis meshless 3D model based on Marquardt's algorithm. 237-252

Section II: Systems and Programs

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  Jae-woo Lee, Hyun-sun Lim, Dong-wook Kim, Soon-ae Shin, Jinkwon Kim, Bora Yoo, Kyung-hee Cho:
  The development and implementation of stroke risk prediction model in National Health Insurance Service's personal health record. 253-257

Section I: Methodology

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  Saeed Khodary M. Hamouda, Mohammed E. Wahed, Reda. H. Abo Alez, Khaled Riad:
  Robust breast cancer prediction system based on rough set theory at National Cancer Institute of Egypt. 259-268