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New XtraLight-MedMamba model classifies precancerous polyps with high accuracy

Researchers have developed XtraLight-MedMamba, a novel deep learning framework designed for classifying neoplastic tubular adenomas from whole-slide images. This architecture combines a ConvNeXt feature extractor with vision Mamba blocks to efficiently analyze local textures within a global context. The model incorporates a Spatial and Channel Attention Bridge module for enhanced multiscale feature extraction and a Fixed Non-Negative Orthogonal Classifier for parameter reduction and improved generalization. XtraLight-MedMamba achieved high accuracy and F1-scores with a significantly lower parameter count compared to existing transformer and Mamba models, making it suitable for resource-constrained environments. AI

IMPACT This lightweight model could enable more accessible and accurate polyp classification in colonoscopies, potentially improving early detection of colorectal cancer.

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New XtraLight-MedMamba model classifies precancerous polyps with high accuracy

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Aqsa Sultana, Rayan Afsar, Ahmed Rahu, Surendra P. Singh, Brian Shula, Brandon Combs, Derrick Forchetti, Vijayan K. Asari ·

    XtraLight-MedMamba for Classification of Neoplastic Tubular Adenomas

    arXiv:2602.04819v5 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Accurate risk stratification of precancerous polyps during routine colonoscopy screening is a key strategy to reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, assessment of low-grade dysplasia remains limited by s…