IEEE Trans Ultrason Ferroelectr Freq Control April 2020 PMID 31796398

The Generalized Contrast-to-Noise Ratio: A Formal Definition for Lesion Detectability.

Alfonso Rodriguez-Molares, Ole Marius Hoel Rindal, Jan D'hooge, Svein-Erik Masoy, Andreas Austeng, Muyinatu A Lediju Bell, Hans Torp

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Multiple posts praise the new method's utility, referencing collaborations with Johns Hopkins and Leuven, and noting its potential to improve ultrasound imaging techniques. The tone indicates excitement about its practical applications, with phrases like 'useful for researchers' and 'can be applied to various image types,' suggesting a positive outlook on influence and further research.

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Most posts highlight agreement with the publication, recognizing the importance of a more reliable measure like the generalized contrast-to-noise ratio for lesion detectability.

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Abstract in brief

  • The traditional contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) used in ultrasound imaging is unreliable with modern beamforming techniques because it can give arbitrarily high values without reflecting true lesion detectability.
  • The authors introduce a new, generalized CNR (gCNR) based on the overlap of probability density functions, which is more stable, applicable to various image types, and provides a clear statistical meaning related to the success rate of lesion detection.
  • Testing on different imaging methods and image modifications shows that gCNR offers consistent and meaningful measurements of lesion detectability, fixing previous methodological issues and helping evaluate the effectiveness of new imaging algorithms.]

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Together with @JohnsHopkins & @KU_Leuven, we have created a new method to measure contrast in #ultrasound images. This can be useful for researchers working on new or improved image formation methods for medical ultrasound and other imaging technologies. https://t.co/24NfdOR99G

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The generalized contrast-to-noise ratio: a formal definition for lesion detectability https://t.co/XFaF37ueAy

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RT @CIUS_NTNU: Together with @JohnsHopkins & @KU_Leuven, we have created a new method to measure contrast in #ultrasound images. This can b…

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RT @EurekaMag: The generalized contrast-to-noise ratio: a formal definition for lesion detectability https://t.co/XFaF37ueAy

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RT @EurekaMag: The generalized contrast-to-noise ratio: a formal definition for lesion detectability https://t.co/XFaF37ueAy

Jul 7, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,213 followers View post →
EurekaMag
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The generalized contrast-to-noise ratio: a formal definition for lesion detectability https://t.co/XFaF37ueAy

Jul 7, 2020 · 2 shares · 6,545 followers View post →
Bisi Bell
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RT @CIUS_NTNU: Together with @JohnsHopkins & @KU_Leuven, we have created a new method to measure contrast in #ultrasound images. This can b…

Jun 14, 2020 · 1 share · 2,074 followers View post →
CIUS
@CIUS_NTNU · X

Together with @JohnsHopkins & @KU_Leuven, we have created a new method to measure contrast in #ultrasound images. This can be useful for researchers working on new or improved image formation methods for medical ultrasound and other imaging technologies. https://t.co/24NfdOR99G

May 8, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 213 followers View post →
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