Background: Glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy (DR) are the leading causes of irreversible retinal damage leading to blindness. Early detection of these diseases through regular screening is especially important to prevent progression. Retinal fundus imaging serves as the principal method for diagnosing glaucoma and DR.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMelanoma is the most aggressive and prevalent form of skin cancer globally, with a higher incidence in men and individuals with fair skin. Early detection of melanoma is essential for the successful treatment and prevention of metastasis. In this context, deep learning methods, distinguished by their ability to perform automated and detailed analysis, extracting melanoma-specific features, have emerged.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLow back pain (LBP) is a highly common musculoskeletal condition and the leading cause of work absenteeism. This project aims to develop a medical test to help healthcare professionals decide on and assign physical treatment for patients with nonspecific LBP. The design uses machine learning (ML) models based on the classification of motion capture (MoCap) data obtained from the range of motion (ROM) exercises among healthy and clinically diagnosed patients with LBP from Imbabura-Ecuador.
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