In the last decade, convolutional neural networks (ConvNets) have been a major focus of
research in medical image analysis. However, the performances of ConvNets may be limited …

PURPOSE: We develop a realistic and flexible 4-D digital mouse phantom and investigate
its usefulness in molecular imaging research. METHODS: Organ shapes were modeled with …

The authors develop a unique CT simulation tool based on the 4D extended cardiac‐torso (XCAT)
phantom, a whole‐body computer model of the human anatomy and physiology …

Simulation is a powerful tool for characterizing, evaluating, and optimizing medical imaging
systems. An important aspect of simulation is to have a realistic phantom or model of the …

The accelerating complexity and variety of medical imaging devices and methods have
outpaced the ability to evaluate and optimize their design and clinical use. This is a significant …

Background Computer simulations are important for validating novel image acquisition and
reconstruction strategies. In cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), numerical …

Rodent species are widely used in the testing and approval of new radiopharmaceuticals,
necessitating murine phantom models. As more therapy applications are being tested in …

Regulatory agencies are interested in a fecal indicator bacterium with a host range limited to
humans because human fecal contamination represents the greatest hazard to humans, yet …

Purpose: Physical phantoms are essential for the development, optimization, and evaluation
of x‐ray breast imaging systems. Recognizing the major effect of anatomy on image quality …

With continuing improvements in spatial resolution of positron emission tomography (PET)
scanners, small patient movements during PET imaging become a significant source of …