Title :
Infrared imaging: making progress in fulfilling its medical promise
Author :
Head, Jonathan F. ; Elliott, Robert L.
Author_Institution :
Mastology Res. Inst., Elliott-Hailey-Head Breast Cancer Res. & Treatment Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Abstract :
Discusses past, present, and future applications of infrared imaging in medicine. The topics mentioned include: breast cancer; helmet-mounted infrared for battlefield medical application; burns; image analysis and algorithm development.
Keywords :
biomedical optical imaging; biothermics; cancer; infrared imaging; mammography; medical image processing; military equipment; reviews; algorithm development; battlefield medical application; breast cancer; burns; helmet-mounted infrared; image analysis; medical diagnostic imaging; Biomedical equipment; Biomedical imaging; Breast cancer; Cancer detection; Infrared detectors; Infrared imaging; Mammography; Medical services; Sensor arrays; Ultrasonic imaging; Algorithms; Breast Neoplasms; Burns; Forecasting; Humans; Image Enhancement; Military Medicine; Raynaud Disease; Scleroderma, Systemic; Technology Transfer; Thermography;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.2002.1175142
