Medical Infrared Imaging

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Rapid evolution of technical advances in infrared sensor technology, image processing, “smart” algorithms, databases, and system integration paves the way for new methods of research and use in medical infrared imaging. These breakthroughs permit easy-to-use, high-sensitivity imaging that can address key issues of diagnostic specificity and engender a new level of diagnostic standardization, thus... Read more

Rapid evolution of technical advances in infrared sensor technology, image processing, “smart” algorithms, databases, and system integration paves the way for new methods of research and use in medical infrared imaging. These breakthroughs permit easy-to-use, high-sensitivity imaging that can address key issues of diagnostic specificity and engender a new level of diagnostic standardization, thus enabling the even wider use of infrared imaging as a viable, non-invasive, lower-cost, safe and accessible first-line detection modality.

Edited by the inventor of the MedATR concept that leads to the first IR-CAD for the early detection of breast cancer, Medical Infrared Imaging presents many of the new ideas, concepts, and technologies that are key to the wider acceptance of infrared imaging as a revolutionary new standard. Beginning with the worldwide advances and their medical applications from a historical perspective, the book provides detailed and comprehensive information on the technology and hardware resulting from these innovative breakthroughs that will make currently contributory infrared information even more pertinent. The book covers the physics and physiological basis of thermal imaging, and such cutting-edge concepts as: dynamic thermal imaging, thermal tomography, the important role of infrared in a multi-modality imaging setting, and novel processing techniques for the early detection of breast cancer. A significant portion of the book introduces new applications such as biometric facial recognition and the clinical use and quantification of the TAU technique which uses functional imaging to determine the relevance, the stage, and the progression of diseases. Effective and reproducible results are crucial and the book emphasizes the importance of standardization, calibration, and protocols. Finally, the editor includes chapters on the use of databases for storage and retrieval of images and the ethical obligations of infrared research and clinical practice.

As a comprehensive state-of-the-science and indication of future directions, Medical Infrared Imaging provides the medical and biomedical engineering communities with the tools to fully utilize and further advance the applications of infrared imaging. Read less

Advances in Medical Infrared Imaging, N.A. Diakides, M. Diakides, J.C. Lupo, J.L. Paul, and R. Balcerak
The Historical Development of Thermometry and Thermal Imaging in Medicine, F.E. Ring and B.F. Jones
Infrared Detectors and Detector Arrays for Medical Imaging, P.R. Norton, S.B. Horn, J.G. Pellegrino, and P. Perconti
Infrared Camera Characterization, J.G. Pellegrino, J. Zeibel, R.G. Driggers, and P. Perconti
Infrared Camera and Optics for Medical Applications, M.W. Grenn, J. Vizgaitis, J.G. Pellegrino, and P. Perconti
Physiology of Thermal Signals, D.D. Pascoe, J.B. Mercer, and L. de Weerd
Quantitative Active Dynamic Thermal IR — Imaging and Tomography in Medical Diagnostics, A. Nowakowski
Dynamic Thermal Assessment, M. Anbar
Infrared Imaging of the Breast — An Overview, W.C. Amalu, W.B. Hobbins, J.F. Head, and R.L. Elliot
Functional Infrared Imaging of the Breast: Historical Perspectives, Current Application, Future Considerations, J.R. Keyserlingk, P.D. Ahlgren, E. Yu, N. Belliveau, and M. Yassa
Detecting Breast Cancer from Thermal Infrared Images by
Asymmetry Analysis, H. Qi, P.T. Kuruganti, and W.E. Snyder
Advanced Thermal Image Processing, B. Wiecek, M. Strzelecki, T. Jakubowska, M. Wysocki, and C. Drews-Peszynski
Physiology-Based Face Recognition in the Thermal Infrared Spectrum, P. Buddharaju and I. Pavlidis
Infrared Imaging for Functional Monitoring of Disease Processes, M. Hassan, V. Chernomordik, A. Vogel, D. Hattery, I. Gannot, R.F. Little, R. Yarchoan, and A.H. Gandjbakhche
Biomedical Applications of Functional Infrared Imaging, A. Merla and G.L. Romani
Fever Mass Screening Tool for Infectious Diseases Outbreak: Integrated Artificial Intelligence with Bio-Statistical Approach in Thermogram Analysis, E.Y.K. Ng and E.C. Kee
Thermal Imaging in Diseases of the Skeletal and Neuromuscular Systems, F.E. Ring and K. Ammer
Functional Infrared Imaging in the Evaluation of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Type I: Current Pathophysiological Concepts, Methodology, Case Studies, Clinical Implications, T.D. Conwell, J. Giordano, and S.J. Gulevich
Thermal Imaging in Surgery, P. Campbell and R. Thomas
Infrared Imaging Applied to Dentistry, B.M. Gratt
Use of Infrared Imaging in Veterinarian Medicine, R.C. Purohit, T.A. Turner, and D.D. Pascoe
Standard Procedures for Infrared Imaging in Medicine, K. Ammer and F.E. Ring
Storage and Retrieval of Medical Thermograms, G.Schaefer
Ethical Obligations in Infrared Imaging Research and Practice, J.Giordano
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Nicholas A. Diakides, Joseph D. Bronzino

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"… an in-depth, state-of-the-art science textbook for students and biomedical engineering professionals alike. A superbly researched and presented resource that spares no detail exploring the nuances of lifesaving technology."

— Midwest Book Review, June 2008

Medical Infrared Imaging

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