Despite the remarkable progress witnessed in the last decade in big data utilization and parallel processing techniques, a persistent disparity exists between the capabilities of computer-aided diagnosis systems and the intricacies of practical healthcare scenarios. This disconnection is particularly evident in the complex landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT innovations within the biomedical realm. The need to bridge this gap and explore the untapped potential in healthcare and biomedical applications has never been more crucial. As we navigate through these challenges, Applications of Parallel Data Processing for Biomedical Imaging offers insights and solutions to reshape the future of biomedical research. The objective of Applications of Parallel Data Processing for Biomedical Imaging is to bring together researchers from both the computer science and biomedical research communities. By showcasing state-of-the-art deep learning and large data analysis technologies, the book provides a platform for the cross-pollination of ideas between AI-based and traditional methodologies. The collaborative effort seeks to have a substantial impact on data mining, AI, computer vision, biomedical research, healthcare engineering, and other related fields. This interdisciplinary approach positions the book as a cornerstone for scholars, professors, and professionals working in software and medical fields, catering to both graduate and undergraduate students eager to explore the evolving landscape of parallel computing, artificial intelligence, and their applications in biomedical research.

This book comprises high-quality peer-reviewed research papers presented at the 4th International Symposium on Computer Science, Digital Economy and Intelligent Systems (CSDEIS2022), held in Wuhan, China, from November 11–13, 2022, organized jointly by the Wuhan University of Technology, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, the Polish Operational and Systems Society, and the International Center of Informatics and Computer Science (ICICS). The topics discussed in the book include state-of-the-art papers in computer science and their technological applications; intelligent systems and intellectual approaches; digital economics and educational approaches. It is an excellent source of references for researchers, graduate students, engineers, management practitioners, and undergraduate students interested in computer science and its applications in engineering and management.

Despite remarkable advancements in biomedical research, the healthcare industry faces challenges in effectively translating these discoveries into tangible patient benefits. Healthcare professionals often need help to keep pace with the rapid evolution of medical knowledge, leading to variations in patient care and treatment outcomes. Policymakers and educators may need more insight to leverage recent biomedical developments in shaping effective health policies and educational curricula. Additionally, ethical considerations surrounding emerging technologies like gene editing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare pose complex dilemmas that require careful navigation. Reshaping Healthcare with Cutting-Edge Biomedical Advancements offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges. By providing a detailed exploration of the latest breakthroughs in genomics, regenerative therapies, neurobiology, AI, and more, this book equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about patient care. It also guides policymakers and educators, offering insights into the implications of recent biomedical advancements for shaping health policies and educational programs.

In today's data-driven world, understanding and interpreting statistical information is more critical than ever, especially in medicine, where statistical methods are used to design and analyze clinical trials, study the distribution of disease in populations, and develop new treatments. In the era of evidence-based medicine, Exploring Medical Statistics: Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, and Epidemiology addresses the critical need for a grasp of statistical concepts. This book delves into biostatistics, clinical trials, and epidemiology, offering a robust foundation for understanding and interpreting statistical information in medicine. It explores biostatistics, elucidating fundamental elements such as probability, sampling, and hypothesis testing. The section on clinical trials covers the entire spectrum from trial design to ethical considerations, providing an invaluable resource for researchers navigating the complexities of medical research. Epidemiology, a cornerstone of public health, is examined in the book, offering insights into the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations. The application-focused section further extends the utility of medical statistics, encompassing public health, healthcare policy, and drug development.

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 12th International Workshop on Job Scheduling Strategies for Parallel Processing, JSSPP 2006, held in Saint-Malo, France in June 2006 in conjunction with the Joint International Conference on Measurement and Modeling of Computer Systems SIGMETRICS/Performance 2006. The 12 revised full research papers cover all current issues of job scheduling strategies for parallel processing.

Contents:Three-Dimensional Object Pattern Representation by Array Grammars (P S P Wang)Stochastic Puzzle Grammars (R Siromoney et al.)Parallel Recognition of High Dimensional Images (M Nivat & A Saoudi)Two-Dimensional Uniquely Parsable Isometric Array Grammars (Y Yamamoto & K Morita)Replicated Image Algorithms and Their Analyses on SIMD Machines (P J Narayanan & L S Davis)The Depth and Motion Analysis Machine (O D Faugeras et al.)Image Analysis on Massively Parallel Computers: An Architecture Point of View (A Mérigot & B Zavidovique)Parallel Algorithm for Colour Texture Generation Using the Random Neural Network Model (V Atalay & E Gelenbe)and other papers Readership: Computer scientists. keywords:

Within the healthcare domain, big data is defined as any ``high volume, high diversity biological, clinical, environmental, and lifestyle information collected from single individuals to large cohorts, in relation to their health and wellness status, at one or several time points.'' Such data is crucial because within it lies vast amounts of invaluable information that could potentially change a patient's life, opening doors to alternate therapies, drugs, and diagnostic tools. Signal Processing and Machine Learning for Biomedical Big Data thus discusses modalities; the numerous ways in which this data is captured via sensors; and various sample rates and dimensionalities. Capturing, analyzing, storing, and visualizing such massive data has required new shifts in signal processing paradigms and new ways of combining signal processing with machine learning tools. This book covers several of these aspects in two ways: firstly, through theoretical signal processing chapters where tools aimed at big data (be it biomedical or otherwise) are described; and, secondly, through application-driven chapters focusing on existing applications of signal processing and machine learning for big biomedical data. This text aimed at the curious researcher working in the field, as well as undergraduate and graduate students eager to learn how signal processing can help with big data analysis. It is the hope of Drs. Sejdic and Falk that this book will bring together signal processing and machine learning researchers to unlock existing bottlenecks within the healthcare field, thereby improving patient quality-of-life. Provides an overview of recent state-of-the-art signal processing and machine learning algorithms for biomedical big data, including applications in the neuroimaging, cardiac, retinal, genomic, sleep, patient outcome prediction, critical care, and rehabilitation domains. Provides contributed chapters from world leaders in the fields of big data and signal processing, covering topics such as data quality, data compression, statistical and graph signal processing techniques, and deep learning and their applications within the biomedical sphere. This book’s material covers how expert domain knowledge can be used to advance signal processing and machine learning for biomedical big data applications.

Intelligent Data Analysis for Biomedical Applications: Challenges and Solutions presents specialized statistical, pattern recognition, machine learning, data abstraction and visualization tools for the analysis of data and discovery of mechanisms that create data. It provides computational methods and tools for intelligent data analysis, with an emphasis on problem-solving relating to automated data collection, such as computer-based patient records, data warehousing tools, intelligent alarming, effective and efficient monitoring, and more. This book provides useful references for educational institutions, industry professionals, researchers, scientists, engineers and practitioners interested in intelligent data analysis, knowledge discovery, and decision support in databases. - Provides the methods and tools necessary for intelligent data analysis and gives solutions to problems resulting from automated data collection - Contains an analysis of medical databases to provide diagnostic expert systems - Addresses the integration of intelligent data analysis techniques within biomedical information systems