AugDiff: Diffusion-Based Feature Augmentation for Multiple Instance Learning in Whole Slide Image

Information Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Oncology,
feature augmentation   diffusion model   multiple instance learning   whole slide image   computational pathology   deep learning   image generation  

Diffusion-Based Feature Augmentation: A Novel Approach for Multiple Instance Learning in Whole Slide Images Academic Background and Research Motivation In computational pathology, effectively analyzing Whole Slide Images (WSIs) is a burgeoning area of research. WSIs are ultra-high-resolution images with a broad field of view and are widely employed...

Social Risks and Nonadherence to Recommended Cancer Screening Among US Adults

Medicine, Environmental and Public Health, Oncology,
cancer screening   social risks   health disparities   public health   screening adherence   social determinants   health equity  

The Relationship Between Social Risks and Cancer Screening Adherence Among U.S. Adults Academic Background Cancer screening is a critical tool for the early detection and prevention of cancer, significantly improving treatment outcomes and reducing mortality rates. However, despite recommendations from various U.S. health agencies for colorectal, l...

PSMA-PET/CT Findings in Patients with High-Risk Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Cancer with No Metastatic Disease by Conventional Imaging

Medicine, Urology, Medical Imaging, Oncology,
prostate cancer   PSMA-PET/CT   biochemical recurrence   high-risk   imaging   metastasis   treatment guidance  

Academic Background Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men worldwide, particularly in Western countries. Despite advances in early diagnosis and treatment significantly improving survival rates, cancer recurrence remains a major clinical challenge. This is particularly true for patients with high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensiti...

Cost-Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening Using Digital Mammography in Canada

Medicine, Oncology,
breast cancer screening   cost-effectiveness analysis   digital mammography   Canada   public health policy  

Economic Evaluation of Breast Cancer Screening: A Study Based on Digital Mammography in Canada Academic Background Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in North America. Although significant progress has been made in breast cancer treatment over the past deca...

Association of CHEK2 Low-Risk Variants with Cancer Phenotypes

Medicine, Oncology, Life Sciences, Genetics,
CHEK2   low-risk variants   cancer phenotypes   breast cancer   genetic modifiers  

Association of CHEK2 Low-Risk Variants with Cancer Phenotypes Academic Background The CHEK2 gene (OMIM 604373) is one of the susceptibility genes for breast cancer. Monoallelic pathogenic variants (PVs) in CHEK2 are associated with an increased risk of breast, colorectal, kidney, and thyroid cancers. However, there is limited research on the phenot...

Cardiovascular Disease and Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis

Medicine, Oncology, Cardiovascular System,
cardiovascular disease   breast cancer   diagnosis stage   case-control study   risk factors   hormone receptor-positive   personalized screening  

Association Between Cardiovascular Disease and Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Academic Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are the two leading causes of mortality in the United States. Although they share many common risk factors, recent studies suggest that CVD may directly promote the occurrence and progression of cancer. Specifi...