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New fractal geometry model enhances chest X-ray abnormality detection

Researchers have developed a new analytical model called the Exponential Pixelating Integral (EPI) transform to improve the detection of abnormalities in chest X-rays. This method enhances pixel intensities, applies polar transformation, and uses Mandelbrot and Julia fractal geometries to represent structural features. The EPI transform, combined with multivariate adaptive regression splines for classification, achieved high accuracy rates between 98.46% and 99.45% on benchmark datasets, demonstrating its potential as a precise and interpretable automated diagnostic system for respiratory disorders. AI

IMPACT This new model could lead to more accurate and efficient early detection of respiratory diseases, improving patient outcomes.

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  1. arXiv cs.CV TIER_1 English(EN) · Naveenraj Kamalakannan, Sri Ram Macharla, M Kanimozhi, M S Sudhakar ·

    Exponential Pixelating Integral transform with dual fractal features for enhanced chest X-ray abnormality detection

    arXiv:2609.10988v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: The heightened prevalence of respiratory disorders, particularly exacerbated by a significant upswing in fatalities due to the novel coronavirus, underscores the critical need for early detection and timely intervention. This impe…