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A Method and System for Pre-processing Medical Images (Case No. 2024-177)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a novel pre-processing computer algorithm for automated medical imaging. Background: The integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence into medical imaging applications offers significant potential to automate the diagnosis of various...

Published: 10/11/2024 | Inventor(s): Bahram Jalali, Callen MacPhee, Yiming Zhou, Koichiro Kishima

Keywords(s): 3D ultrasound imaging, Artificial Intelligence, bioimaging, Computer Vision, histopathology images, Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, MRI, X-Ray

Category(s): Diagnostic Markers > Cancer, Diagnostic Markers > Immunology, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software & Algorithms > Digital Health, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing

2020-363 ROTATIONAL INTENSITY MODULATION FOR ULTRA HIGH DOSE RATE (FLASH) X-RAY DOSE DELIVERY

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Radiation Oncology have developed a collimation device that can achieve ultrafast delivery and complex dose modulation for x-ray radiotherapy. Background: Radiotherapy aims to treat and control the growth of tumors via exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation. While it is generally effective, it...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Ke Sheng, Qihui Lyu

Keywords(s): Hospital Systems And Devices, Medical Device, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, X-Ray

Category(s): Therapeutics > Radiology, Therapeutics > Oncology, Therapeutics > Radiology > Radiomitigation

2019-470 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING COMPONENTS OF MIXTURES

UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in collaboration with Caltech have developed a novel microcrystal electron diffraction (MicroED) system to unambiguously identify components of complex compound mixtures: delivering rapid, high-resolution atomic structures with minimal sample preparation or formal crystallization procedures. BACKGROUND:...

Published: 9/13/2023 | Inventor(s): Hosea Nelson

Keywords(s): Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Analysis, Structures, X-Ray

Category(s): Chemical > Instrumentation & Analysis

2020-366 CHEST X-RAY DEVICE SAFE ZONE

UCLA Researchers in the Department of Radiology have developed an automated computer program that is capable of identifying implanted medical devices and safe zones for their placement: potentially offering a solution to the high volume of imaging exams performed daily to check placement and avoiding fatalities arising from misplaced devices that are...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Matthew Brown

Keywords(s): Medical Imaging, X-Ray

Category(s): Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > X-Ray

2019-467 CHEST X-RAY DEVICE SAFE ZONE

UCLA researchers in the Department of Radiology have developed an automated computer system for defining a “Safe Zone” for chest device placement, simplifying the process for implementing new generations of life saving devices. BACKGROUND: The development of pace maker devices in the 1950s acted as a herald for scientific advances of cardiac...

Published: 4/11/2024 | Inventor(s): Matthew Brown, Dieter Enzmann, Koon-Pong Wong

Keywords(s): Medical Imaging, X-Ray

Category(s): Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > X-Ray

A Method For Enhancement Of Medical Images

UC Case No. 2019-007SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed an algorithm for hallucination-free resolution enhanced brain MRI images with better quality and superior computational time compared to the current state of the art.BACKGROUNDMedical imaging is a widely used diagnostic tool, yet faces...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Bahram Jalali, Sifeng He

Keywords(s): CT, Image Processing, Medical Imaging, MRI, PET, Software & Algorithms, X-Ray

Category(s): Software & Algorithms > Image Processing, Software & Algorithms, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Software & Algorithms > Data Analytics, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > CT, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > MRI, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > PET, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > X-Ray

2018-451 ELECTROCHEMICAL FLASH FLUORINATION AND RADIOFLUORINATION

Electrochemical Flash Fluorination and RadiofluorinationSUMMARYResearchers led by Saman Sadeghi from the Department of Molecular & Medical Pharmacology at UCLA have developed a new and simple process to make fluorinated organic compounds.BACKGROUNDOrganic compounds functionalized with fluorine atoms have distinguished physical, biological, and chemical...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Saman Sadeghi

Keywords(s): Life Science Research Tools, Medical Imaging, MRI, Other, Other Reagents, X-Ray

Category(s): Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Other Reagents, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > MRI, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > X-Ray

Real-Time Tomosynthesis For Radiation Therapy Guidance

SummaryUCLA researchers in the Department of Radiological Sciences and Department of Radiation Oncology have developed a real-time tomosynthesis design that can produce sufficient contrast to guide radiation therapy of small lung tumors.BackgroundRadiation therapy, especially stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), uses highly concentrated radiation...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Scott Hsieh

Keywords(s): Life Science Research Tools, Medical Devices and Materials, Medical Imaging, Microscopy And Imaging, Monitoring And Recording Systems, X-Ray

Category(s): Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Microscopy And Imaging, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > X-Ray

2017-789 Calcium Scoring Using Parallel Tomosynthesis

Calcium Scoring Using Parallel TomosynthesisSUMMARYResearchers at UCLA in the Department of Radiology have developed a cheaper and safer way to measure coronary calcium levels to predict heart disease.BACKGROUNDScreening for coronary calcium has shown improved diagnostic performance over typical cardiovascular measurements, such as cholesterol and blood...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Scott Hsieh

Keywords(s): Cardiovascular, CT, Diagnostic Markers & Platforms, Diagnostic Platform Technologies (E.G. Microfluidics), Hospital Systems And Devices, Medical Devices and Materials, Medical Imaging, Other, PET, X-Ray

Category(s): Diagnostic Markers, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies, Therapeutics > Cardiovascular, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > CT, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > PET, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > X-Ray

2014-950 ESTIMATION OF CONTRAST CONCENTRATION FROM ANGIOGRAMS IN PRESENCE OF VESSEL OVERLAP

Estimation of Contrast Concentration from Angiograms in Presence Of Vessel OverlapSUMMARYUCLA researchers have developed an image processing technique for quantitative measurement of brain hemodynamics using x-ray digital subtraction angiography (DSA) images. The technology generates color-coded parametric maps of cerebral blood perfusion that augment...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Fabien Scalzo, David Liebeskind

Keywords(s): Cns, Diagnostic Markers & Platforms, Medical Devices and Materials, Medical Imaging, Monitoring And Recording Systems, Other, X-Ray

Category(s): Diagnostic Markers, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Therapeutics > CNS and Neurology, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > X-Ray