Elsevier

Medical Image Analysis

Volume 33, October 2016, Pages 19-26
Medical Image Analysis

Editorial
Shaping the future through innovations: From medical imaging to precision medicine

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.media.2016.06.016Get rights and content

Highlights

  • Stunning photorealistic rendering.

  • Artificial agent for image parsing.

  • Unique heart valve modelling.

  • Artificial agent for computational modelling.

Abstract

Medical images constitute a source of information essential for disease diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. In addition, due to its patient-specific nature, imaging information represents a critical component required for advancing precision medicine into clinical practice. This manuscript describes recently developed technologies for better handling of image information: photorealistic visualization of medical images with Cinematic Rendering, artificial agents for in-depth image understanding, support for minimally invasive procedures, and patient-specific computational models with enhanced predictive power. Throughout the manuscript we will analyze the capabilities of such technologies and extrapolate on their potential impact to advance the quality of medical care, while reducing its cost.

Keywords

Photorealistic rendering
Artificial intelligence for image parsing
Heart valves modelling
Computational modelling

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