Computational Methods and Algorithms for Medicine and Optimized Clinical Practice


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As the healthcare industry continues to expand, it must utilize technology to ensure efficiencies are maintained. Healthcare needs to move in a direction where computational methods and algorithms can relieve the routine work of medical doctors, leaving them more time to carry out more important and skilled tasks such as surgery. Computational Methods and Algorithms for Medicine and Optimized Clinical Practice discusses some of the most interesting aspects of theoretical and applied research covering complementary facets of computational methods and algorithms to achieve greater efficiency and support medical personnel. Featuring research on topics such as healthcare reform, artificial intelligence, and disease detection, this book will particularly appeal to medical professionals and practitioners, hospitals, administrators, students, researchers, and academicians.




Computer Methods in Medicine and Health Care


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Computer technology has brought about incredible changes in medicine and healthcare, greatly improving the efficiency and accuracy of medical treatment. Since December 2019, in the face of the global effects of COVID-19, the significance of computer technology, and big data in particular, together with the collaborative network and unmanned technology, has been recognized by healthcare staff everywhere. Modern medical science cannot evolve without the involvement of computer science.This book presents the proceedings of the 2021 Workshop on Computer Methods in Medicine & Health Care (CMMHC 2021), the autumn edition of the TDI conferences, held as a virtual, online event on 24 - 26 September 2021. Researchers from renowned universities, laboratories and hospitals in China, Italy and Japan contributed to the workshop, and findings from both basic and clinical medicine are included in the 14 papers collected here. Big data technology appeared in 20% of all papers as the most popular topic, with one paper covering big data optimization and two describing its application. The book shares practical experiences and enlightening ideas from computer-based medicine and will be of interest to researchers in and practitioners of modern medicine everywhere.




Convergence of Big Data Technologies and Computational Intelligent Techniques


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Advanced computational intelligence techniques have been designed and developed in recent years to cope with various big data challenges and provide fast and efficient analytics that assist in making critical decisions. With the rapid evolution and development of internet-based services and applications, this technology is receiving attention from researchers, industries, and academic communities and requires additional study. Convergence of Big Data Technologies and Computational Intelligent Techniques considers recent advancements in big data and computational intelligence across fields and disciplines and discusses the various opportunities and challenges of adoption. Covering topics such as deep learning, data mining, smart environments, and high-performance computing, this reference work is crucial for computer scientists, engineers, industry professionals, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.




Research Anthology on Decision Support Systems and Decision Management in Healthcare, Business, and Engineering


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Decision support systems (DSS) are widely touted for their effectiveness in aiding decision making, particularly across a wide and diverse range of industries including healthcare, business, and engineering applications. The concepts, principles, and theories of enhanced decision making are essential points of research as well as the exact methods, tools, and technologies being implemented in these industries. From both a standpoint of DSS interfaces, namely the design and development of these technologies, along with the implementations, including experiences and utilization of these tools, one can get a better sense of how exactly DSS has changed the face of decision making and management in multi-industry applications. Furthermore, the evaluation of the impact of these technologies is essential in moving forward in the future. The Research Anthology on Decision Support Systems and Decision Management in Healthcare, Business, and Engineering explores how decision support systems have been developed and implemented across diverse industries through perspectives on the technology, the utilizations of these tools, and from a decision management standpoint. The chapters will cover not only the interfaces, implementations, and functionality of these tools, but also the overall impacts they have had on the specific industries mentioned. This book also evaluates the effectiveness along with benefits and challenges of using DSS as well as the outlook for the future. This book is ideal for decision makers, IT consultants and specialists, software developers, design professionals, academicians, policymakers, researchers, professionals, and students interested in how DSS is being used in different industries.




Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice


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Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice unveils a transformative revolution brought about by emerging technologies, setting the stage for a paradigmatic shift from reactive medical interventions to proactive preventive measures. This transition has not only redefined the doctor-patient relationship but has also placed patients at the helm of their health management, actively engaged in informed decision-making. The book, a collective effort by experts across diverse disciplines, stands as an authoritative compendium delving into the profound implications of cutting-edge technologies in healthcare. From the tantalizing realm of artificial intelligence powering diagnostics and treatments to the tangible impact of wearable health devices and telemedicine on accessibility, each chapter delves into the nuanced interplay between technology and medical practice. This book spotlights the capabilities of these technologies, as well as dissecting the ethical, social, and regulatory tapestry they unravel. This book, thoughtfully tailored for a spectrum of stakeholders, epitomizes a synergy between knowledge dissemination and empowerment. From healthcare practitioners seeking to optimize medical practices to policymakers navigating the labyrinth of ethical considerations, from educators enriching health literacy to patients empowered to navigate their health journey, the book unearths its relevance across the healthcare spectrum.




Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Informatics


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This book features high-quality papers presented at the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Informatics (ICCII 2018), which was held on 28–29 December 2018 at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, JNTUH College of Engineering, Hyderabad, India. The papers focus on topics such as data mining, wireless sensor networks, parallel computing, image processing, network security, MANETS, natural language processing and Internet of things.




Medical Imaging in Clinical Applications


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This volume comprises of 21 selected chapters, including two overview chapters devoted to abdominal imaging in clinical applications supported computer aided diagnosis approaches as well as different techniques for solving the pectoral muscle extraction problem in the preprocessing part of the CAD systems for detecting breast cancer in its early stage using digital mammograms. The aim of this book is to stimulate further research in medical imaging applications based algorithmic and computer based approaches and utilize them in real-world clinical applications. The book is divided into four parts, Part-I: Clinical Applications of Medical Imaging, Part-II: Classification and clustering, Part-III: Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) Tools and Case Studies and Part-IV: Bio-inspiring based Computer Aided diagnosis techniques.




Graph Theory: Adiabatic Quantum Computing Methods


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"Graph Theory: Adiabatic Quantum Computing Methods" explores the convergence of quantum computing and graph theory, offering a comprehensive examination of how quantum algorithms can tackle fundamental graph problems. From foundational concepts to advanced applications in fields like cryptography, machine learning, and network analysis, this book provides a clear pathway into the evolving landscape of quantum-enhanced graph algorithms. Designed for researchers, students, and professionals alike, it bridges theoretical insights with practical implementations, paving the way for innovative solutions in computational graph theory.




Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare


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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare is more than a comprehensive introduction to artificial intelligence as a tool in the generation and analysis of healthcare data. The book is split into two sections where the first section describes the current healthcare challenges and the rise of AI in this arena. The ten following chapters are written by specialists in each area, covering the whole healthcare ecosystem. First, the AI applications in drug design and drug development are presented followed by its applications in the field of cancer diagnostics, treatment and medical imaging. Subsequently, the application of AI in medical devices and surgery are covered as well as remote patient monitoring. Finally, the book dives into the topics of security, privacy, information sharing, health insurances and legal aspects of AI in healthcare. - Highlights different data techniques in healthcare data analysis, including machine learning and data mining - Illustrates different applications and challenges across the design, implementation and management of intelligent systems and healthcare data networks - Includes applications and case studies across all areas of AI in healthcare data




Digital Innovation for Healthcare in COVID-19 Pandemic: Strategies and Solutions


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Digital Innovation for Healthcare in COVID-19 Pandemic: Strategies and Solutions provides comprehensive knowledge and insights on the application of information technologies in the healthcare sector, sharing experiences from leading researchers and academics from around the world. The book presents innovative ideas, solutions and examples to deal with one of the major challenges of the world, a global problem with health, economic and political dimensions. Advanced information technologies can play a key role in solving problems generated by the COVID-19 outbreak. The book addresses how science, technology and innovation can provide advances and solutions to new global health challenges. This is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, healthcare workers, policymakers and members of the biomedical field who are interested in learning how digital technologies can help us avoid and solve global disease dissemination. - Presents real-world cases with experiences of applications of healthcare solutions during the pandemic of COVID-19 - Discusses new approaches, theories and tools developed during an unprecedented health situation and how they can be used afterwards - Encompasses information on preparedness for future outbreaks to make less costly and more effective healthcare responses to crises