BACKGROUND The Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System(LI-RADS)is widely used for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma,but feature scoring by radiologists is subjective and time-consuming.An urgent need exists fo...BACKGROUND The Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System(LI-RADS)is widely used for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma,but feature scoring by radiologists is subjective and time-consuming.An urgent need exists for an objective and efficient radiologist-supervised automated LI-RADS categorization system.AIM To develop an evidence-based radiologist-supervised automated LI-RADS grade 3(LR-3),4(LR-4)and 5(LR-5)categorization system(Evi-LIRADS)through quantitative feature characterization,following LI-RADS v2018.METHODS This retrospective multicenter study(April 2012-November 2022)included untreated patients with suspected hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing gadoxetic acid-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging.Lesions from center 1 were partitioned into a development set(275 lesions used for five-fold cross-validation)and an internal testing set(62 lesions).Lesions from centers 2(85 lesions)and 3(104 lesions)constituted two external testing sets.Evi-LIRADS was designed by emulating the decision-making process of radiologists through a series of image processing algorithms,to recognize nonrim arterial phase hyper-enhancement,nonperipheral washout,and enhancing capsule,which provided detailed assessments of feature locations and patterns,improving the transparency of feature classification.Based on the three major image features and the automatically segmented lesion size,LIRADS categories were assigned using LI-RADS v2018 algorithm.Feature classification was evaluated using area under the receiver operating characteristic curve.LI-RADS categorization was assessed by accuracy.RESULTS The internal dataset included 337 patients from center 1,while external datasets comprised 76 patients from center 2 and 97 patients from center 3.For feature classification,areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves were 0.975,0.898,and 0.940 for arterial phase hyper-enhancement;0.803,0.824,and 0.850 for washout;0.759,0.800,and 0.784 for capsule across three datasets.Three-class LI-RADS categorization among LR-3,LR-4 and LR-5 achieved accuracies of 80.6%,74.1%,and 77.9%,respectively,surpassing comparison methods(58.6%-69.6%).LIRADS categorization between LR-3 and combined LR-4/LR-5 achieved 95.2%,88.2%,and 90.4%accuracies for the three datasets,respectively.The visualization provided detailed feature locations and patterns.Evi-LIRADS saved an average of 21.1 seconds per patient(58.8%of the time)compared with radiologists,excluding radiologists’quality control time.CONCLUSION Following LI-RADS guidelines and radiologists’decision-making process,Evi-LIRADS was developed through quantitative feature characterization,demonstrating good accuracy,robust generalization,improved efficiency,enhanced clinical relevance,and improved transparency.展开更多
Incidental findings are increasingly common in radiology yet reporting and follow-up remain inconsistent.We introduce Incidental-Reporting and Data System(I-RADS)as a classification system across imaging modalities an...Incidental findings are increasingly common in radiology yet reporting and follow-up remain inconsistent.We introduce Incidental-Reporting and Data System(I-RADS)as a classification system across imaging modalities and anatomical regions.I-RADS aims to improve communication among physicians,standardize recommendations,and promote research.Along with preexisting tools and guidelines,adoption of I-RADS could harmonize the management of incidental findings,improve patient outcomes,and support multicenter studies.展开更多
BACKGROUND The diagnosis of ovarian-adnexal lesions is challenging due to the variability in radiologist experience,which may lead to inconsistent diagnostic outcomes.The ovarian-adnexal reporting and data system(O-RA...BACKGROUND The diagnosis of ovarian-adnexal lesions is challenging due to the variability in radiologist experience,which may lead to inconsistent diagnostic outcomes.The ovarian-adnexal reporting and data system(O-RADS)aims to standardize ultrasound-based diagnosis;however,optimization of the clinical utility of O-RADS remains unclear.AIM To compare the diagnostic performance of subjective assessment and O-RADS between senior and junior radiologists in ovarian adnexal lesions.METHODS This was a retrospective study and included 364 patients with 414 ovarian-adnexal lesions(30 malignant and 384 benign),all confirmed by pathological examination.A senior radiologist and a junior radiologist independently diagnosed all lesions using subjective assessment and O-RADS,respectively.Diagnostic indices including sensitivity,specificity,and accuracy were compared,and the consistency of O-RADS classification between the two radiologists was analyzed.RESULTS For the senior radiologist,the accuracy of subjective assessment(96.6%,400/414)was significantly higher than that of O-RADS(89.1%,369/414);compared with subjective assessment,O-RADS significantly decreased specificity(97.9%vs 90.1%,χ2=20.812,P<0.001)and accuracy(χ2=17.538,P<0.001),while sensitivity showed no significant change(80.0%vs 76.7%,χ2=0.098,P=0.754).For the junior radiologist,O-RADS significantly improved sensitivity compared with subjective assessment(76.7%vs 46.7%,χ2=5.711,P=0.017),with no significant decreases in specificity(95.3%vs 97.1%,χ2=1.756,P=0.185)or accuracy(94.0%vs 93.4%,χ2=0.082,P=0.775).The O-RADS classification consistency between the senior and junior radiologist was moderate(Kappa=0.475,P<0.001).CONCLUSION Senior radiologists should prioritize subjective assessment to maximize diagnostic accuracy,while junior radiologists can significantly benefit from O-RADS to improve sensitivity in diagnosing malignant lesions.展开更多
Objective The diagnostic efficacy of hybrid positron emission tomography(PET)/MRI in detecting primary prostate cancer(PCa)is limited due to the lack of a quantitative integrated analysis.A new Prostate Imaging Report...Objective The diagnostic efficacy of hybrid positron emission tomography(PET)/MRI in detecting primary prostate cancer(PCa)is limited due to the lack of a quantitative integrated analysis.A new Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System(PI-RADS)incorporating prostate-specific membrane antigen(PSMA)PET for PET/MRI has been introduced to improve primary detection of PCa.Methods One hundred and twenty consecutive patients with high clinical suspicion of PCa were enrolled in this prospective study to assess the diagnostic performance of PSMA-adjusted PI-RADS(PAPI-RADS)using 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/MRI.Tumor PSMA uptake was assessed semi-quantitatively using the maximum and peak standardized uptake values.The PAPI-RADS was obtained by combining tumor PSMA uptake with PI-RADS.Patients were divided into two groups:a training group(90 patients)and a validation group(30 patients).The cutoff value of PSMA intensity was determined via receiver operating characteristic analysis.PAPI-RADS was then applied to the validation group.Histopathology was used as the gold standard to verify the diagnostic efficacy.Results In the training group,PAPI-RADS detected more cases of PCa than PI-RADS.PAPI-RADS had a sensitivity of 99%,specificity of 100%,negative predictive value of 92%,and overall accuracy of 99%.PI-RADS had a sensitivity of 94%,specificity of 75%,negative predictive value of 64%,and overall accuracy of 90%.PAPI-RADS was significantly better than PI-RADS in detecting PCa(χ2=6.57,p=0.010).The external validation of this study confirmed the diagnostic efficacy of PAPI-RADS in PCa patients.Conclusion PAPI-RADS is significantly better than PI-RADS in detecting PCa.PAPI-RADS can improve the diagnostic accuracy of PCa detection,especially in patients with a PI-RADS score<3 lesions.PAPI-RADS can improve the accuracy of PCa diagnosis and avoid unnecessary biopsies.展开更多
This paper proposes a systematic solution to address issues with fixedquota paper reimbursement vouchers and handwritten reimbursement vouchers in railway passenger ticket refund and change services,such as the inabil...This paper proposes a systematic solution to address issues with fixedquota paper reimbursement vouchers and handwritten reimbursement vouchers in railway passenger ticket refund and change services,such as the inability to associate information and the inconvenient reimbursement.By categorizing service processes and voucher types,we designed standardized voucher layouts and clarified the data generation requirements.A voucher data system was established to unify data standards and achieve information integration across all channels.Additionally,measures such as transaction integrity assurance,continuous service handling,and convenient and flexible controls were implemented to ensure the reliability and flexibility of the data system.Practical applications have demonstrated that this solution enables the electronic management of ticket refund and change vouchers,significantly increasing service data volume.It provides data and technical support for the full implementation of electronic invoices,effectively enhancing the passenger service experience and improving the informatization level of railway passenger transport management.展开更多
This article presents views on the future development of data science,with a particular focus on its importance to artificial intel-ligence(AI).After discussing the challenges of data science,it elu-cidates a possible...This article presents views on the future development of data science,with a particular focus on its importance to artificial intel-ligence(AI).After discussing the challenges of data science,it elu-cidates a possible approach to tackle these challenges by clarifying the logic and principles of data related to the multi-level complex-ity of the world.Finally,urgently required actions are briefly outlined.展开更多
Objective This study aimed to assess the local staging of bladder tumors in patients utilizing preoperative multiparametric MRI(mpMRI)and to demonstrate the clinical efficacy of this method through a comparative analy...Objective This study aimed to assess the local staging of bladder tumors in patients utilizing preoperative multiparametric MRI(mpMRI)and to demonstrate the clinical efficacy of this method through a comparative analysis with corresponding histopathological findings.Methods Between November 2020 and April 2022,63 patients with a planned cystoscopy and a preliminary or previous diagnosis of bladder tumor were included.All participants underwent mpMRI,and Vesical Imaging Reporting and Data System(VI-RADS)criteria were applied to assess the recorded images.Subsequently,obtained biopsies were histopathologically examined and compared with radiological findings.Results Of the 63 participants,60 were male,and three were female.Categorizing tumors with a VI-RADS score of>3 as muscle invasive,84%were radiologically classified as having an invasive bladder tumor.However,histopathological results indicated invasive bladder tumors in 52%of cases.Sensitivity of the VI-RADS score was 100%;specificity was 23%;the negative predictive value was 100%;and the positive predictive value was 62%.Conclusion The scoring system obtained through mpMRI,VI-RADS,proves to be a successful method,particularly in determining the absence of muscle invasion in bladder cancer.Its efficacy in detecting muscle invasion in bladder tumors could be further enhanced with additional studies,suggesting potential for increased diagnostic efficiency through ongoing research.The VI-RADS could enhance the selection of patients eligible for accurate diagnosis and treatment.展开更多
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide,with rising clinical and economic burden as incidence increases.There are a multitude of evolving treatment options,including locore...Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide,with rising clinical and economic burden as incidence increases.There are a multitude of evolving treatment options,including locoregional therapies which can be used alone,in combination with each other,or in combination with systemic therapy.These treatment options have shown to be effective in achieving remission,controlling tumor progression,improving disease free and overall survival in patients who cannot undergo resection and providing a bridge to transplant by debulking tumor burden to downstage patients.Following locoregional therapy(LRT),it is crucial to provide treatment response assessment to guide management and liver transplant candidacy.Therefore,Liver Imaging Reporting and Data Systems(LI-RADS)Treatment Response Algorithm(TRA)was created to provide a standardized assessment of HCC following LRT.LIRADS TRA provides a step by step approach to evaluate each lesion independently for accurate tumor assessment.In this review,we provide an overview of different locoregional therapies for HCC,describe the expected post treatment imaging appearance following treatment,and review the LI-RADS TRA with guidance for its application in clinical practice.Unique to other publications,we will also review emerging literature supporting the use of LI-RADS for assessment of HCC treatment response after LRT.展开更多
BACKGROUND Contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)is considered a secondary examination compared to computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),due to the ris...BACKGROUND Contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)is considered a secondary examination compared to computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),due to the risk of misdiagnosing intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ICC).The introduction of CEUS Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System(CEUS LI-RADS)might overcome this limitation.Even though data from the literature seems promising,its reliability in real-life context has not been well-established yet.AIM To test the accuracy of CEUS LI-RADS for correctly diagnosing HCC and ICC in cirrhosis.METHODS CEUS LI-RADS class was retrospectively assigned to 511 nodules identified in 269 patients suffering from liver cirrhosis.The diagnostic standard for all nodules was either biopsy(102 nodules)or CT/MRI(409 nodules).Common diagnostic accuracy indexes such as sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value(PPV),and negative predictive value(NPV)were assessed for the following associations:CEUS LR-5 and HCC;CEUS LR-4 and 5 merged class and HCC;CEUS LR-M and ICC;and CEUS LR-3 and malignancy.The frequency of malignant lesions in CEUS LR-3 subgroups with different CEUS patterns was also determined.Inter-rater agreement for CEUS LI-RADS class assignment and for major CEUS pattern identification was evaluated.RESULTS CEUS LR-5 predicted HCC with a 67.6%sensitivity,97.7%specificity,and 99.3%PPV(P<0.001).The merging of LR-4 and 5 offered an improved 93.9%sensitivity in HCC diagnosis with a 94.3%specificity and 98.8%PPV(P<0.001).CEUS LR-M predicted ICC with a 91.3%sensitivity,96.7%specificity,and 99.6%NPV(P<0.001).CEUS LR-3 predominantly included benign lesions(only 28.8%of malignancies).In this class,the hypo-hypo pattern showed a much higher rate of malignant lesions(73.3%)than the iso-iso pattern(2.6%).Inter-rater agreement between internal raters for CEUS-LR class assignment was almost perfect(n=511,k=0.94,P<0.001),while the agreement among raters from separate centres was substantial(n=50,k=0.67,P<0.001).Agreement was stronger for arterial phase hyperenhancement(internal k=0.86,P<2.7×10-214;external k=0.8,P<0.001)than washout(internal k=0.79,P<1.6×10-202;external k=0.71,P<0.001).CONCLUSION CEUS LI-RADS is effective but can be improved by merging LR-4 and 5 to diagnose HCC and by splitting LR-3 into two subgroups to differentiate iso-iso nodules from other patterns.展开更多
Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common cancers among men globally. The authors aimed to evaluate the ability of the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2 (PI-RADS v2) to classify men with P...Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common cancers among men globally. The authors aimed to evaluate the ability of the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2 (PI-RADS v2) to classify men with PCa, clinically significant PCa (CSPCa), or no PCa, especially among those with serum total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA) levels in the "gray zone" (4-10 ng ml-1). A total of 308 patients (355 lesions) were enrolled in this study. Diagnostic efficiency was determined. Univariate and multivariate analyses, receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, and decision curve analysis were performed to determine and compare the predictors of PCa and CSPCa. The results suggested that PI-RADS v2, tPSA, and prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD) were independent predictors of PCa and CSPCa. A PI-RADS v2 score L≥4 provided high negative predictive values (91.39% for PCa and 95.69% for CSPCa). A model of PI-RADS combined with PSA and PSAD helped to define a high-risk group (PI-RADS score = 5 and PSAD L≥0 15 ng ml-1 cm-3, with tPSA in the gray zone, or PI-RADS score L≥4 with high tPSA level) with a detection rate of 96.1% for PCa and 93.0% for CSPCa while a low-risk group with a detection rate of 6.1% for PCa and 2.2% for CSPCa. It was concluded that the PI-RADS v2 could be used as a reliable and independent predictor of PCa and CSPCa. The combination of PI-RADS v2 score with PSA and PSAD could be helpful in the prediction and diagnosis of PCa and CSPCa and, thus, may help in preventing unnecessary invasive procedures.展开更多
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is the sixth most common cancer.The main risk factors associated with HCC development include hepatitis B virus,hepatitis C virus,alcohol consumption,aflatoxin B1,and nonalcoholic fatty li...Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is the sixth most common cancer.The main risk factors associated with HCC development include hepatitis B virus,hepatitis C virus,alcohol consumption,aflatoxin B1,and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.However,hepatocarcinogenesis is a complex multistep process.Various factors lead to hepatocyte malignant transformation and HCC development.Diagnosis and surveillance of HCC can be made with the use of liver ultrasound(US)every 6 mo.However,the sensitivity of this imaging method to detect HCC in a cirrhotic liver is limited,due to the abnormal liver parenchyma.Computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)are considered to be most useful tools for at-risk patients or patients with inadequate US.Liver biopsy is still used for diagnosis and prognosis of HCC in specific nodules that cannot be definitely characterized as HCC by imaging.Recently the American College of Radiology designed the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System(LI-RADS),which is a comprehensive system for standardized interpretation of CT and MRI liver examinations that was first proposed in 2011.In 2018,it was integrated into the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases guidance statement for HCC.LI-RADS is designed to ensure high sensitivity,precise categorization,and high positive predictive value for the diagnosis of HCC and is applied to“highrisk populations”according to specific criteria.Most importantly LI-RADS criteria achieved international collaboration and consensus among liver experts around the world on the best practices for caring for patients with or at risk for HCC.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary liver malignancy.From the results of previous studies,Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System(LIRADS)on contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)has shown satisf...BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary liver malignancy.From the results of previous studies,Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System(LIRADS)on contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)has shown satisfactory diagnostic value.However,a unified conclusion on the interobserver stability of this innovative ultrasound imaging has not been determined.The present metaanalysis examined the interobserver agreement of CEUS LI-RADS to provide some reference for subsequent related research.AIM To evaluate the interobserver agreement of LI-RADS on CEUS and analyze the sources of heterogeneity between studies.METHODS Relevant papers on the subject of interobserver agreement on CEUS LI-RADS published before March 1,2020 in China and other countries were analyzed.The studies were filtered,and the diagnostic criteria were evaluated.The selected references were analyzed using the“meta”and“metafor”packages of R software version 3.6.2.RESULTS Eight studies were ultimately included in the present analysis.Meta-analysis results revealed that the summary Kappa value of included studies was 0.76[95%confidence interval,0.67-0.83],which shows substantial agreement.Higgins I2 statistics also confirmed the substantial heterogeneity(I2=91.30%,95%confidence interval,85.3%-94.9%,P<0.01).Meta-regression identified the variables,including the method of patient enrollment,method of consistency testing,and patient race,which explained the substantial study heterogeneity.CONCLUSION CEUS LI-RADS demonstrated overall substantial interobserver agreement,but heterogeneous results between studies were also obvious.Further clinical investigations should consider a modified recommendation about the experimental design.展开更多
BACKGROUND The 2018 ovarian-adnexal reporting and data system(O-RADS)guidelines are aimed at providing a system for consistent reports and risk stratification for ovarian lesions found on ultrasound.It provides key ch...BACKGROUND The 2018 ovarian-adnexal reporting and data system(O-RADS)guidelines are aimed at providing a system for consistent reports and risk stratification for ovarian lesions found on ultrasound.It provides key characteristics and findings for lesions,a lexicon of descriptors to communicate findings,and risk characterization and associated follow-up recommendation guidelines.However,the ORADS guidelines have not been validated in North American institutions or amongst less experienced readers.AIM To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and inter-reader reliability of ultrasound ORADS risk stratification amongst less experienced readers in a North American institution with and without pre-test training.METHODS A single-center retrospective study was performed using 100 ovarian/adnexal lesions of varying O-RADS scores.Of these cases,50 were allotted to a training cohort and 50 to a testing cohort via a non-randomized group selection process in order to approximately equal distribution of O-RADS categories both within and between groups.Reference standard O-RADS scores were established through consensus of three fellowship-trained body imaging radiologists.Three PGY-4 residents were independently evaluated for diagnostic accuracy and inter-reader reliability with and without pre-test O-RADS training.Sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value,negative predictive value(NPV),and area under the curve(AUC)were used to measure accuracy.Fleiss kappa and weighted quadratic(pairwise)kappa values were used to measure inter-reader reliability.Statistical significance was P<0.05.RESULTS Mean patient age was 40±16 years with lesions ranging from 1.2 to 22.5 cm.Readers demonstrated excellent specificities(85%-100%pre-training and 91%-100%post-training)and NPVs(89%-100%pre-training and 91-100%post-training)across the O-RADS categories.Sensitivities were variable(55%-100%pre-training and 64%-100%post-training)with malignant ORADS 4 and 5 Lesions pre-training and post-training AUC values of 0.87-0.95 and 0.94-098,respectively(P<0.001).Nineteen of 22(86%)misclassified cases in pre-training were related to mischaracterization of dermoid features or wall/septation morphology.Fifteen of 17(88%)of posttraining misclassified cases were related to one of these two errors.Fleiss kappa inter-reader reliability was‘good’and pairwise inter-reader reliability was‘very good’with pre-training and post-training assessment(k=0.76 and 0.77;and k=0.77-0.87 and 0.85-0.89,respectively).CONCLUSION Less experienced readers in North America achieved excellent specificities and AUC values with very good pairwise inter-reader reliability.They may be subject to misclassification of potentially malignant lesions,and specific training around dermoid features and smooth vs irregular inner wall/septation morphology may improve sensitivity.展开更多
In consultative committee for space data systems(CCSDS)file delivery protocol(CFDP)recommendation of reliable transmission,there are no detail transmission procedure and delay calculation of prompted negative acknowle...In consultative committee for space data systems(CCSDS)file delivery protocol(CFDP)recommendation of reliable transmission,there are no detail transmission procedure and delay calculation of prompted negative acknowledge and asynchronous negative acknowledge models.CFDP is designed to provide data and storage management,story and forward,custody transfer and reliable end-to-end delivery over deep space characterized by huge latency,intermittent link,asymmetric bandwidth and big bit error rate(BER).Four reliable transmission models are analyzed and an expected file-delivery time is calculated with different trans-mission rates,numbers and sizes of packet data units,BERs and frequencies of external events,etc.By comparison of four CFDP models,the requirement of BER for typical missions in deep space is obtained and rules of choosing CFDP models under different uplink state informations are given,which provides references for protocol models selection,utilization and modification.展开更多
Objective:Vesical Imaging Reporting and Data System(VIRADS)score was developed to standardize the reporting and staging of bladder tumors on pre-operative multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging.It helps in avoidin...Objective:Vesical Imaging Reporting and Data System(VIRADS)score was developed to standardize the reporting and staging of bladder tumors on pre-operative multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging.It helps in avoiding unnecessary repeat transurethral resection of bladder tumor in high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients.This study was done to determine the validity of VIRADS score prospectively for the diagnosis of muscleinvasive bladder cancer.Methods:This study was conducted from March 2019 to March 2020 at Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Hospital,Jaipur,Rajasthan,India.Patients admitted with the provisional diagnosis of bladder tumor were included as participants.All these patients underwent a 3 Tesla mpMRI to obtain a VIRADS score before they underwent transurethral resection of bladder tumor and these data were analyzed to evaluate the correlation of pre-operative VIRADS score with mus-cle invasiveness of the tumor in final biopsy report.Results:A cut-off of VIRADS≥4 for prediction of detrusor muscle invasion yielded a sensitivity of 79.4%,specificity of 94.2%,positive predictive value of 90.0%,negative predictive value of 87.5%,and diagnostic accuracy of 86.4%.A cut off of VIRADS≥3 for prediction of detrusor muscle invasion yielded a sensitivity of 91.2%,specificity of 78.8%,positive predictive value of 73.8%,negative predictive value of 93.2%,and accuracy of 83.7%.The receiver operating curve showed the area under the curve to be 0.922(95%confidence interval:0.862e0.983).Conclusion:VIRADS score appears to be an excellent and effective pre-operative radiological tool for the prediction of detrusor muscle invasion in bladder cancer.展开更多
AIM: To determine whether contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) can improve the precision of breast imaging reporting and data system(BI-RADS) categorization. METHODS: A total of 230 patients with 235 solid breast lesion...AIM: To determine whether contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) can improve the precision of breast imaging reporting and data system(BI-RADS) categorization. METHODS: A total of 230 patients with 235 solid breast lesions classified as BI-RADS 4 on conventional ultrasound were evaluated. CEUS was performed within one week before core needle biopsy or surgical resection and a revised BI-RADS classification was assigned based on 10 CEUS imaging characteristics. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was then conducted to evaluate the diagnostic performance of CEUS-based BI-RADS assignment with pathological examination as reference criteria. RESULTS: The CEUS-based BI-RADS evaluation classified 116/235(49.36%) lesions into category 3, 20(8.51%), 13(5.53%) and 12(5.11%) lesions into categories 4A, 4B and 4C, respectively, and 74(31.49%) into category 5. Selecting CEUS-based BI-RADS category 4A as an appropriate cut-off gave sensitivity and specificity values of 85.4% and 87.8%, respectively, for the diagnosisof malignant disease. The cancer-to-biopsy yield was 73.11% with CEUS-based BI-RADS 4A selected as the biopsy threshold compared with 40.85% otherwise, while the biopsy rate was only 42.13% compared with 100% otherwise. Overall, only 4.68% of invasive cancers were misdiagnosed.CONCLUSION: This pilot study suggests that evaluation of BI-RADS 4 breast lesions with CEUS results in reduced biopsy rates and increased cancer-to-biopsy yields.展开更多
AIM: To build and evaluate predictive models for contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) of the breast to distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. METHODS: A total of 235 breast imaging reporting and data system(B...AIM: To build and evaluate predictive models for contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) of the breast to distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. METHODS: A total of 235 breast imaging reporting and data system(BI-RADS) 4 solid breast lesions were imaged via CEUS before core needle biopsy or surgical resection. CEUS results were analyzed on 10 enhancing patterns to evaluate diagnostic performance of three benign and three malignant CEUS models, with pathological results used as the gold standard. A logistic regression model was developed basing on the CEUS results, and then evaluated with receiver operating curve(ROC). RESULTS: Except in cases of enhanced homogeneity, the rest of the 9 enhancement appearances were statistically significant(P < 0.05). These 9 enhancement patterns were selected in the final step of the logistic regression analysis, with diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of 84.4% and 82.7%, respectively, and the area under the ROC curve of 0.911. Diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the malignant vs benign CEUS models were 84.38%, 87.77%, 86.38% and 86.46%, 81.29% and 83.40%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The breast CEUS models can predict risk of malignant breast lesions more accurately, decrease false-positive biopsy, and provide accurate BIRADS classification.展开更多
Cloud computing is very useful for big data owner who doesn't want to manage IT infrastructure and big data technique details. However, it is hard for big data owner to trust multi-layer outsourced big data system...Cloud computing is very useful for big data owner who doesn't want to manage IT infrastructure and big data technique details. However, it is hard for big data owner to trust multi-layer outsourced big data system in cloud environment and to verify which outsourced service leads to the problem. Similarly, the cloud service provider cannot simply trust the data computation applications. At last,the verification data itself may also leak the sensitive information from the cloud service provider and data owner. We propose a new three-level definition of the verification, threat model, corresponding trusted policies based on different roles for outsourced big data system in cloud. We also provide two policy enforcement methods for building trusted data computation environment by measuring both the Map Reduce application and its behaviors based on trusted computing and aspect-oriented programming. To prevent sensitive information leakage from verification process,we provide a privacy-preserved verification method. Finally, we implement the TPTVer, a Trusted third Party based Trusted Verifier as a proof of concept system. Our evaluation and analysis show that TPTVer can provide trusted verification for multi-layered outsourced big data system in the cloud with low overhead.展开更多
The symbiotic FM radio data system(SRDS)is a radio data system that a specially designed OFDM signal co-lives with FM signal,which enables a significantly higher data rate than existing radio data systems.The cyclic p...The symbiotic FM radio data system(SRDS)is a radio data system that a specially designed OFDM signal co-lives with FM signal,which enables a significantly higher data rate than existing radio data systems.The cyclic prefix of the OFDM symbol has the same length as the OFDM body,which enables the analytic separation of the co-channel OFDM and FM signal at receiver side,utilizing the fact that the OFDM body and prefix is equal.In this work,we show that the OFDM body and prefix cannot be viewed as equal when there is sufficient carrier frequency offset(CFO).Thus,we propose a two-step CFO estimation algorithm for FM and SRDS hybrid signal.The first step estimates the coarse CFO by exploring the characteristics of the FM signal.Once the coarse CFO is removed,the residual CFO is small enough for FM and OFDM separation.The second step fine estimates CFO from the OFDM-only signal using its repeated PN structure after the separation.Detailed mathematical equations are formulated and simulation results are given.The results show that the proposed algorithm works fine with the simulation setup and has a final residual CFO less than 3.9Hz.展开更多
With the growth of distributed computing systems, the modern Big Data analysis platform products often have diversified characteristics. It is hard for users to make decisions when they are in early contact with Big D...With the growth of distributed computing systems, the modern Big Data analysis platform products often have diversified characteristics. It is hard for users to make decisions when they are in early contact with Big Data platforms. In this paper, we discussed the design principles and research directions of modern Big Data platforms by presenting research in modern Big Data products. We provided a detailed review and comparison of several state-ofthe-art frameworks and concluded into a typical structure with five horizontal and one vertical. According to this structure, this paper presents the components and modern optimization technologies developed for Big Data, which helps to choose the most suitable components and architecture from various Big Data technologies based on requirements.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82271956Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Explorer Project,No.23TS1400500.
摘要BACKGROUND The Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System(LI-RADS)is widely used for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma,but feature scoring by radiologists is subjective and time-consuming.An urgent need exists for an objective and efficient radiologist-supervised automated LI-RADS categorization system.AIM To develop an evidence-based radiologist-supervised automated LI-RADS grade 3(LR-3),4(LR-4)and 5(LR-5)categorization system(Evi-LIRADS)through quantitative feature characterization,following LI-RADS v2018.METHODS This retrospective multicenter study(April 2012-November 2022)included untreated patients with suspected hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing gadoxetic acid-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging.Lesions from center 1 were partitioned into a development set(275 lesions used for five-fold cross-validation)and an internal testing set(62 lesions).Lesions from centers 2(85 lesions)and 3(104 lesions)constituted two external testing sets.Evi-LIRADS was designed by emulating the decision-making process of radiologists through a series of image processing algorithms,to recognize nonrim arterial phase hyper-enhancement,nonperipheral washout,and enhancing capsule,which provided detailed assessments of feature locations and patterns,improving the transparency of feature classification.Based on the three major image features and the automatically segmented lesion size,LIRADS categories were assigned using LI-RADS v2018 algorithm.Feature classification was evaluated using area under the receiver operating characteristic curve.LI-RADS categorization was assessed by accuracy.RESULTS The internal dataset included 337 patients from center 1,while external datasets comprised 76 patients from center 2 and 97 patients from center 3.For feature classification,areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves were 0.975,0.898,and 0.940 for arterial phase hyper-enhancement;0.803,0.824,and 0.850 for washout;0.759,0.800,and 0.784 for capsule across three datasets.Three-class LI-RADS categorization among LR-3,LR-4 and LR-5 achieved accuracies of 80.6%,74.1%,and 77.9%,respectively,surpassing comparison methods(58.6%-69.6%).LIRADS categorization between LR-3 and combined LR-4/LR-5 achieved 95.2%,88.2%,and 90.4%accuracies for the three datasets,respectively.The visualization provided detailed feature locations and patterns.Evi-LIRADS saved an average of 21.1 seconds per patient(58.8%of the time)compared with radiologists,excluding radiologists’quality control time.CONCLUSION Following LI-RADS guidelines and radiologists’decision-making process,Evi-LIRADS was developed through quantitative feature characterization,demonstrating good accuracy,robust generalization,improved efficiency,enhanced clinical relevance,and improved transparency.
摘要Incidental findings are increasingly common in radiology yet reporting and follow-up remain inconsistent.We introduce Incidental-Reporting and Data System(I-RADS)as a classification system across imaging modalities and anatomical regions.I-RADS aims to improve communication among physicians,standardize recommendations,and promote research.Along with preexisting tools and guidelines,adoption of I-RADS could harmonize the management of incidental findings,improve patient outcomes,and support multicenter studies.
基金Supported by Key Specialty of Changning District,Shanghai,China,No.20231004Key Science-Technology Project of Songjiang District Committee on Science and Technology,No.2023SJKWGG042.
摘要BACKGROUND The diagnosis of ovarian-adnexal lesions is challenging due to the variability in radiologist experience,which may lead to inconsistent diagnostic outcomes.The ovarian-adnexal reporting and data system(O-RADS)aims to standardize ultrasound-based diagnosis;however,optimization of the clinical utility of O-RADS remains unclear.AIM To compare the diagnostic performance of subjective assessment and O-RADS between senior and junior radiologists in ovarian adnexal lesions.METHODS This was a retrospective study and included 364 patients with 414 ovarian-adnexal lesions(30 malignant and 384 benign),all confirmed by pathological examination.A senior radiologist and a junior radiologist independently diagnosed all lesions using subjective assessment and O-RADS,respectively.Diagnostic indices including sensitivity,specificity,and accuracy were compared,and the consistency of O-RADS classification between the two radiologists was analyzed.RESULTS For the senior radiologist,the accuracy of subjective assessment(96.6%,400/414)was significantly higher than that of O-RADS(89.1%,369/414);compared with subjective assessment,O-RADS significantly decreased specificity(97.9%vs 90.1%,χ2=20.812,P<0.001)and accuracy(χ2=17.538,P<0.001),while sensitivity showed no significant change(80.0%vs 76.7%,χ2=0.098,P=0.754).For the junior radiologist,O-RADS significantly improved sensitivity compared with subjective assessment(76.7%vs 46.7%,χ2=5.711,P=0.017),with no significant decreases in specificity(95.3%vs 97.1%,χ2=1.756,P=0.185)or accuracy(94.0%vs 93.4%,χ2=0.082,P=0.775).The O-RADS classification consistency between the senior and junior radiologist was moderate(Kappa=0.475,P<0.001).CONCLUSION Senior radiologists should prioritize subjective assessment to maximize diagnostic accuracy,while junior radiologists can significantly benefit from O-RADS to improve sensitivity in diagnosing malignant lesions.
基金supported by Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Discipline Cultivation Unit(JSDW202247)Jiangsu Provincial Key Research and Development Special Fund(BE2017612)+3 种基金Nanjing Medical and Health International Joint Research and Development Project(201911042)General Project of Science and Technology Development Fund of Nanjing Medical University(NMUB2019154)National Natural Science Foundation of China(82003532),Nuclear Medicine Laboratory Open Project(2021HYX009)the second round of Nanjing Clinical Medical Center“Nanjing Nuclear Medicine Center”.All funding was awarded to Wang F.
摘要Objective The diagnostic efficacy of hybrid positron emission tomography(PET)/MRI in detecting primary prostate cancer(PCa)is limited due to the lack of a quantitative integrated analysis.A new Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System(PI-RADS)incorporating prostate-specific membrane antigen(PSMA)PET for PET/MRI has been introduced to improve primary detection of PCa.Methods One hundred and twenty consecutive patients with high clinical suspicion of PCa were enrolled in this prospective study to assess the diagnostic performance of PSMA-adjusted PI-RADS(PAPI-RADS)using 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/MRI.Tumor PSMA uptake was assessed semi-quantitatively using the maximum and peak standardized uptake values.The PAPI-RADS was obtained by combining tumor PSMA uptake with PI-RADS.Patients were divided into two groups:a training group(90 patients)and a validation group(30 patients).The cutoff value of PSMA intensity was determined via receiver operating characteristic analysis.PAPI-RADS was then applied to the validation group.Histopathology was used as the gold standard to verify the diagnostic efficacy.Results In the training group,PAPI-RADS detected more cases of PCa than PI-RADS.PAPI-RADS had a sensitivity of 99%,specificity of 100%,negative predictive value of 92%,and overall accuracy of 99%.PI-RADS had a sensitivity of 94%,specificity of 75%,negative predictive value of 64%,and overall accuracy of 90%.PAPI-RADS was significantly better than PI-RADS in detecting PCa(χ2=6.57,p=0.010).The external validation of this study confirmed the diagnostic efficacy of PAPI-RADS in PCa patients.Conclusion PAPI-RADS is significantly better than PI-RADS in detecting PCa.PAPI-RADS can improve the diagnostic accuracy of PCa detection,especially in patients with a PI-RADS score<3 lesions.PAPI-RADS can improve the accuracy of PCa diagnosis and avoid unnecessary biopsies.
摘要This paper proposes a systematic solution to address issues with fixedquota paper reimbursement vouchers and handwritten reimbursement vouchers in railway passenger ticket refund and change services,such as the inability to associate information and the inconvenient reimbursement.By categorizing service processes and voucher types,we designed standardized voucher layouts and clarified the data generation requirements.A voucher data system was established to unify data standards and achieve information integration across all channels.Additionally,measures such as transaction integrity assurance,continuous service handling,and convenient and flexible controls were implemented to ensure the reliability and flexibility of the data system.Practical applications have demonstrated that this solution enables the electronic management of ticket refund and change vouchers,significantly increasing service data volume.It provides data and technical support for the full implementation of electronic invoices,effectively enhancing the passenger service experience and improving the informatization level of railway passenger transport management.
摘要This article presents views on the future development of data science,with a particular focus on its importance to artificial intel-ligence(AI).After discussing the challenges of data science,it elu-cidates a possible approach to tackle these challenges by clarifying the logic and principles of data related to the multi-level complex-ity of the world.Finally,urgently required actions are briefly outlined.
摘要Objective This study aimed to assess the local staging of bladder tumors in patients utilizing preoperative multiparametric MRI(mpMRI)and to demonstrate the clinical efficacy of this method through a comparative analysis with corresponding histopathological findings.Methods Between November 2020 and April 2022,63 patients with a planned cystoscopy and a preliminary or previous diagnosis of bladder tumor were included.All participants underwent mpMRI,and Vesical Imaging Reporting and Data System(VI-RADS)criteria were applied to assess the recorded images.Subsequently,obtained biopsies were histopathologically examined and compared with radiological findings.Results Of the 63 participants,60 were male,and three were female.Categorizing tumors with a VI-RADS score of>3 as muscle invasive,84%were radiologically classified as having an invasive bladder tumor.However,histopathological results indicated invasive bladder tumors in 52%of cases.Sensitivity of the VI-RADS score was 100%;specificity was 23%;the negative predictive value was 100%;and the positive predictive value was 62%.Conclusion The scoring system obtained through mpMRI,VI-RADS,proves to be a successful method,particularly in determining the absence of muscle invasion in bladder cancer.Its efficacy in detecting muscle invasion in bladder tumors could be further enhanced with additional studies,suggesting potential for increased diagnostic efficiency through ongoing research.The VI-RADS could enhance the selection of patients eligible for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
摘要Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide,with rising clinical and economic burden as incidence increases.There are a multitude of evolving treatment options,including locoregional therapies which can be used alone,in combination with each other,or in combination with systemic therapy.These treatment options have shown to be effective in achieving remission,controlling tumor progression,improving disease free and overall survival in patients who cannot undergo resection and providing a bridge to transplant by debulking tumor burden to downstage patients.Following locoregional therapy(LRT),it is crucial to provide treatment response assessment to guide management and liver transplant candidacy.Therefore,Liver Imaging Reporting and Data Systems(LI-RADS)Treatment Response Algorithm(TRA)was created to provide a standardized assessment of HCC following LRT.LIRADS TRA provides a step by step approach to evaluate each lesion independently for accurate tumor assessment.In this review,we provide an overview of different locoregional therapies for HCC,describe the expected post treatment imaging appearance following treatment,and review the LI-RADS TRA with guidance for its application in clinical practice.Unique to other publications,we will also review emerging literature supporting the use of LI-RADS for assessment of HCC treatment response after LRT.
基金Supported by the Fondazione di Sardegna,No.FDS2019VIDILIthe University of Sassari,No.FAR2019.
摘要BACKGROUND Contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)is considered a secondary examination compared to computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),due to the risk of misdiagnosing intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ICC).The introduction of CEUS Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System(CEUS LI-RADS)might overcome this limitation.Even though data from the literature seems promising,its reliability in real-life context has not been well-established yet.AIM To test the accuracy of CEUS LI-RADS for correctly diagnosing HCC and ICC in cirrhosis.METHODS CEUS LI-RADS class was retrospectively assigned to 511 nodules identified in 269 patients suffering from liver cirrhosis.The diagnostic standard for all nodules was either biopsy(102 nodules)or CT/MRI(409 nodules).Common diagnostic accuracy indexes such as sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value(PPV),and negative predictive value(NPV)were assessed for the following associations:CEUS LR-5 and HCC;CEUS LR-4 and 5 merged class and HCC;CEUS LR-M and ICC;and CEUS LR-3 and malignancy.The frequency of malignant lesions in CEUS LR-3 subgroups with different CEUS patterns was also determined.Inter-rater agreement for CEUS LI-RADS class assignment and for major CEUS pattern identification was evaluated.RESULTS CEUS LR-5 predicted HCC with a 67.6%sensitivity,97.7%specificity,and 99.3%PPV(P<0.001).The merging of LR-4 and 5 offered an improved 93.9%sensitivity in HCC diagnosis with a 94.3%specificity and 98.8%PPV(P<0.001).CEUS LR-M predicted ICC with a 91.3%sensitivity,96.7%specificity,and 99.6%NPV(P<0.001).CEUS LR-3 predominantly included benign lesions(only 28.8%of malignancies).In this class,the hypo-hypo pattern showed a much higher rate of malignant lesions(73.3%)than the iso-iso pattern(2.6%).Inter-rater agreement between internal raters for CEUS-LR class assignment was almost perfect(n=511,k=0.94,P<0.001),while the agreement among raters from separate centres was substantial(n=50,k=0.67,P<0.001).Agreement was stronger for arterial phase hyperenhancement(internal k=0.86,P<2.7×10-214;external k=0.8,P<0.001)than washout(internal k=0.79,P<1.6×10-202;external k=0.71,P<0.001).CONCLUSION CEUS LI-RADS is effective but can be improved by merging LR-4 and 5 to diagnose HCC and by splitting LR-3 into two subgroups to differentiate iso-iso nodules from other patterns.
摘要Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common cancers among men globally. The authors aimed to evaluate the ability of the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2 (PI-RADS v2) to classify men with PCa, clinically significant PCa (CSPCa), or no PCa, especially among those with serum total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA) levels in the "gray zone" (4-10 ng ml-1). A total of 308 patients (355 lesions) were enrolled in this study. Diagnostic efficiency was determined. Univariate and multivariate analyses, receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, and decision curve analysis were performed to determine and compare the predictors of PCa and CSPCa. The results suggested that PI-RADS v2, tPSA, and prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD) were independent predictors of PCa and CSPCa. A PI-RADS v2 score L≥4 provided high negative predictive values (91.39% for PCa and 95.69% for CSPCa). A model of PI-RADS combined with PSA and PSAD helped to define a high-risk group (PI-RADS score = 5 and PSAD L≥0 15 ng ml-1 cm-3, with tPSA in the gray zone, or PI-RADS score L≥4 with high tPSA level) with a detection rate of 96.1% for PCa and 93.0% for CSPCa while a low-risk group with a detection rate of 6.1% for PCa and 2.2% for CSPCa. It was concluded that the PI-RADS v2 could be used as a reliable and independent predictor of PCa and CSPCa. The combination of PI-RADS v2 score with PSA and PSAD could be helpful in the prediction and diagnosis of PCa and CSPCa and, thus, may help in preventing unnecessary invasive procedures.
摘要Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is the sixth most common cancer.The main risk factors associated with HCC development include hepatitis B virus,hepatitis C virus,alcohol consumption,aflatoxin B1,and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.However,hepatocarcinogenesis is a complex multistep process.Various factors lead to hepatocyte malignant transformation and HCC development.Diagnosis and surveillance of HCC can be made with the use of liver ultrasound(US)every 6 mo.However,the sensitivity of this imaging method to detect HCC in a cirrhotic liver is limited,due to the abnormal liver parenchyma.Computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)are considered to be most useful tools for at-risk patients or patients with inadequate US.Liver biopsy is still used for diagnosis and prognosis of HCC in specific nodules that cannot be definitely characterized as HCC by imaging.Recently the American College of Radiology designed the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System(LI-RADS),which is a comprehensive system for standardized interpretation of CT and MRI liver examinations that was first proposed in 2011.In 2018,it was integrated into the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases guidance statement for HCC.LI-RADS is designed to ensure high sensitivity,precise categorization,and high positive predictive value for the diagnosis of HCC and is applied to“highrisk populations”according to specific criteria.Most importantly LI-RADS criteria achieved international collaboration and consensus among liver experts around the world on the best practices for caring for patients with or at risk for HCC.
基金Supported by Health Commission of Hubei Province,China No.WJ2019M077 and No.WJ2019H227Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China No.2019CFB286and Science and Technology Bureau of Shihezi,China No.2019ZH11.
摘要BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary liver malignancy.From the results of previous studies,Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System(LIRADS)on contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)has shown satisfactory diagnostic value.However,a unified conclusion on the interobserver stability of this innovative ultrasound imaging has not been determined.The present metaanalysis examined the interobserver agreement of CEUS LI-RADS to provide some reference for subsequent related research.AIM To evaluate the interobserver agreement of LI-RADS on CEUS and analyze the sources of heterogeneity between studies.METHODS Relevant papers on the subject of interobserver agreement on CEUS LI-RADS published before March 1,2020 in China and other countries were analyzed.The studies were filtered,and the diagnostic criteria were evaluated.The selected references were analyzed using the“meta”and“metafor”packages of R software version 3.6.2.RESULTS Eight studies were ultimately included in the present analysis.Meta-analysis results revealed that the summary Kappa value of included studies was 0.76[95%confidence interval,0.67-0.83],which shows substantial agreement.Higgins I2 statistics also confirmed the substantial heterogeneity(I2=91.30%,95%confidence interval,85.3%-94.9%,P<0.01).Meta-regression identified the variables,including the method of patient enrollment,method of consistency testing,and patient race,which explained the substantial study heterogeneity.CONCLUSION CEUS LI-RADS demonstrated overall substantial interobserver agreement,but heterogeneous results between studies were also obvious.Further clinical investigations should consider a modified recommendation about the experimental design.
基金Supported by RSNA Research&Education Foundation Medical Student Grant#RMS2020.
摘要BACKGROUND The 2018 ovarian-adnexal reporting and data system(O-RADS)guidelines are aimed at providing a system for consistent reports and risk stratification for ovarian lesions found on ultrasound.It provides key characteristics and findings for lesions,a lexicon of descriptors to communicate findings,and risk characterization and associated follow-up recommendation guidelines.However,the ORADS guidelines have not been validated in North American institutions or amongst less experienced readers.AIM To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and inter-reader reliability of ultrasound ORADS risk stratification amongst less experienced readers in a North American institution with and without pre-test training.METHODS A single-center retrospective study was performed using 100 ovarian/adnexal lesions of varying O-RADS scores.Of these cases,50 were allotted to a training cohort and 50 to a testing cohort via a non-randomized group selection process in order to approximately equal distribution of O-RADS categories both within and between groups.Reference standard O-RADS scores were established through consensus of three fellowship-trained body imaging radiologists.Three PGY-4 residents were independently evaluated for diagnostic accuracy and inter-reader reliability with and without pre-test O-RADS training.Sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value,negative predictive value(NPV),and area under the curve(AUC)were used to measure accuracy.Fleiss kappa and weighted quadratic(pairwise)kappa values were used to measure inter-reader reliability.Statistical significance was P<0.05.RESULTS Mean patient age was 40±16 years with lesions ranging from 1.2 to 22.5 cm.Readers demonstrated excellent specificities(85%-100%pre-training and 91%-100%post-training)and NPVs(89%-100%pre-training and 91-100%post-training)across the O-RADS categories.Sensitivities were variable(55%-100%pre-training and 64%-100%post-training)with malignant ORADS 4 and 5 Lesions pre-training and post-training AUC values of 0.87-0.95 and 0.94-098,respectively(P<0.001).Nineteen of 22(86%)misclassified cases in pre-training were related to mischaracterization of dermoid features or wall/septation morphology.Fifteen of 17(88%)of posttraining misclassified cases were related to one of these two errors.Fleiss kappa inter-reader reliability was‘good’and pairwise inter-reader reliability was‘very good’with pre-training and post-training assessment(k=0.76 and 0.77;and k=0.77-0.87 and 0.85-0.89,respectively).CONCLUSION Less experienced readers in North America achieved excellent specificities and AUC values with very good pairwise inter-reader reliability.They may be subject to misclassification of potentially malignant lesions,and specific training around dermoid features and smooth vs irregular inner wall/septation morphology may improve sensitivity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Fandation of China (60672089,60772075)
摘要In consultative committee for space data systems(CCSDS)file delivery protocol(CFDP)recommendation of reliable transmission,there are no detail transmission procedure and delay calculation of prompted negative acknowledge and asynchronous negative acknowledge models.CFDP is designed to provide data and storage management,story and forward,custody transfer and reliable end-to-end delivery over deep space characterized by huge latency,intermittent link,asymmetric bandwidth and big bit error rate(BER).Four reliable transmission models are analyzed and an expected file-delivery time is calculated with different trans-mission rates,numbers and sizes of packet data units,BERs and frequencies of external events,etc.By comparison of four CFDP models,the requirement of BER for typical missions in deep space is obtained and rules of choosing CFDP models under different uplink state informations are given,which provides references for protocol models selection,utilization and modification.
摘要Objective:Vesical Imaging Reporting and Data System(VIRADS)score was developed to standardize the reporting and staging of bladder tumors on pre-operative multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging.It helps in avoiding unnecessary repeat transurethral resection of bladder tumor in high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients.This study was done to determine the validity of VIRADS score prospectively for the diagnosis of muscleinvasive bladder cancer.Methods:This study was conducted from March 2019 to March 2020 at Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Hospital,Jaipur,Rajasthan,India.Patients admitted with the provisional diagnosis of bladder tumor were included as participants.All these patients underwent a 3 Tesla mpMRI to obtain a VIRADS score before they underwent transurethral resection of bladder tumor and these data were analyzed to evaluate the correlation of pre-operative VIRADS score with mus-cle invasiveness of the tumor in final biopsy report.Results:A cut-off of VIRADS≥4 for prediction of detrusor muscle invasion yielded a sensitivity of 79.4%,specificity of 94.2%,positive predictive value of 90.0%,negative predictive value of 87.5%,and diagnostic accuracy of 86.4%.A cut off of VIRADS≥3 for prediction of detrusor muscle invasion yielded a sensitivity of 91.2%,specificity of 78.8%,positive predictive value of 73.8%,negative predictive value of 93.2%,and accuracy of 83.7%.The receiver operating curve showed the area under the curve to be 0.922(95%confidence interval:0.862e0.983).Conclusion:VIRADS score appears to be an excellent and effective pre-operative radiological tool for the prediction of detrusor muscle invasion in bladder cancer.
摘要AIM: To determine whether contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) can improve the precision of breast imaging reporting and data system(BI-RADS) categorization. METHODS: A total of 230 patients with 235 solid breast lesions classified as BI-RADS 4 on conventional ultrasound were evaluated. CEUS was performed within one week before core needle biopsy or surgical resection and a revised BI-RADS classification was assigned based on 10 CEUS imaging characteristics. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was then conducted to evaluate the diagnostic performance of CEUS-based BI-RADS assignment with pathological examination as reference criteria. RESULTS: The CEUS-based BI-RADS evaluation classified 116/235(49.36%) lesions into category 3, 20(8.51%), 13(5.53%) and 12(5.11%) lesions into categories 4A, 4B and 4C, respectively, and 74(31.49%) into category 5. Selecting CEUS-based BI-RADS category 4A as an appropriate cut-off gave sensitivity and specificity values of 85.4% and 87.8%, respectively, for the diagnosisof malignant disease. The cancer-to-biopsy yield was 73.11% with CEUS-based BI-RADS 4A selected as the biopsy threshold compared with 40.85% otherwise, while the biopsy rate was only 42.13% compared with 100% otherwise. Overall, only 4.68% of invasive cancers were misdiagnosed.CONCLUSION: This pilot study suggests that evaluation of BI-RADS 4 breast lesions with CEUS results in reduced biopsy rates and increased cancer-to-biopsy yields.
摘要AIM: To build and evaluate predictive models for contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) of the breast to distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. METHODS: A total of 235 breast imaging reporting and data system(BI-RADS) 4 solid breast lesions were imaged via CEUS before core needle biopsy or surgical resection. CEUS results were analyzed on 10 enhancing patterns to evaluate diagnostic performance of three benign and three malignant CEUS models, with pathological results used as the gold standard. A logistic regression model was developed basing on the CEUS results, and then evaluated with receiver operating curve(ROC). RESULTS: Except in cases of enhanced homogeneity, the rest of the 9 enhancement appearances were statistically significant(P < 0.05). These 9 enhancement patterns were selected in the final step of the logistic regression analysis, with diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of 84.4% and 82.7%, respectively, and the area under the ROC curve of 0.911. Diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the malignant vs benign CEUS models were 84.38%, 87.77%, 86.38% and 86.46%, 81.29% and 83.40%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The breast CEUS models can predict risk of malignant breast lesions more accurately, decrease false-positive biopsy, and provide accurate BIRADS classification.
基金partially supported by grants from the China 863 High-tech Program (Grant No. 2015AA016002)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (Grant No. 20131103120001)+2 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2016YFB0800204)the National Science Foundation of China (No. 61502017)the Scientific Research Common Program of Beijing Municipal Commission of Education (KM201710005024)
摘要Cloud computing is very useful for big data owner who doesn't want to manage IT infrastructure and big data technique details. However, it is hard for big data owner to trust multi-layer outsourced big data system in cloud environment and to verify which outsourced service leads to the problem. Similarly, the cloud service provider cannot simply trust the data computation applications. At last,the verification data itself may also leak the sensitive information from the cloud service provider and data owner. We propose a new three-level definition of the verification, threat model, corresponding trusted policies based on different roles for outsourced big data system in cloud. We also provide two policy enforcement methods for building trusted data computation environment by measuring both the Map Reduce application and its behaviors based on trusted computing and aspect-oriented programming. To prevent sensitive information leakage from verification process,we provide a privacy-preserved verification method. Finally, we implement the TPTVer, a Trusted third Party based Trusted Verifier as a proof of concept system. Our evaluation and analysis show that TPTVer can provide trusted verification for multi-layered outsourced big data system in the cloud with low overhead.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.61671264)Basic scientific research project of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Grant No. 2019RC02)National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2018YFE0101000)
摘要The symbiotic FM radio data system(SRDS)is a radio data system that a specially designed OFDM signal co-lives with FM signal,which enables a significantly higher data rate than existing radio data systems.The cyclic prefix of the OFDM symbol has the same length as the OFDM body,which enables the analytic separation of the co-channel OFDM and FM signal at receiver side,utilizing the fact that the OFDM body and prefix is equal.In this work,we show that the OFDM body and prefix cannot be viewed as equal when there is sufficient carrier frequency offset(CFO).Thus,we propose a two-step CFO estimation algorithm for FM and SRDS hybrid signal.The first step estimates the coarse CFO by exploring the characteristics of the FM signal.Once the coarse CFO is removed,the residual CFO is small enough for FM and OFDM separation.The second step fine estimates CFO from the OFDM-only signal using its repeated PN structure after the separation.Detailed mathematical equations are formulated and simulation results are given.The results show that the proposed algorithm works fine with the simulation setup and has a final residual CFO less than 3.9Hz.
基金supported by the Research Fund of Tencent Computer System Co.Ltd.under Grant No.170125
摘要With the growth of distributed computing systems, the modern Big Data analysis platform products often have diversified characteristics. It is hard for users to make decisions when they are in early contact with Big Data platforms. In this paper, we discussed the design principles and research directions of modern Big Data platforms by presenting research in modern Big Data products. We provided a detailed review and comparison of several state-ofthe-art frameworks and concluded into a typical structure with five horizontal and one vertical. According to this structure, this paper presents the components and modern optimization technologies developed for Big Data, which helps to choose the most suitable components and architecture from various Big Data technologies based on requirements.