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System, Method and Computer-Accessible Medium for Ultralow Dose Computed Tomography Image Reconstruction
Use of systems to create a higher quality, more accurate image
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Background

Computer tomography (CT) currently operates at high X-ray exposure, in terms of high X-ray flux. These images provide key details into warning such as potential lung cancer in smoking patients, or even possible birth defects in children. However, there are still challenges in obtaining quality radiological images while using lower and therefore, safer levels of radiation. Thus, it may be beneficial to provide an exemplary system, method and computer-accessible medium for ultralow dose computed tomography (ULDCT) image reconstruction with pre-log shifted-Poisson model, and a texture-based MRF prior which can overcome at least some of the deficiencies.

Technology

The exemplary system, method and computer-accessible medium can provide ULDCT that can achieve the same detection rate of current systems with substantially lower radiation exposure than typical CT systems.

Advantages

Less Harmful for Neighboring Cells, More Efficient

Application

CT, Radiation, Cancer, Medical, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Devices, Clinical, Hospital, Research, Testing.

Inventors

Zhengrong Liang, Professor, Radiology
Yuxiang Xing, Associate Professor, Radiology
Hongbing Lu, Professor, Radiology
Yongfeng Gao, Postdoctoral Researcher, Radiology

Licensing Potential

Development partner,Commercial partner,Licensing

Licensing Status

Available for Licensing

Licensing Contact

Donna Tumminello, Assistant Director, Intellectual Property Partners, donna.tumminello@stonybrook.edu, 6316324163

Patent Status

Patent application submitted

WO 2018/231757 A1

Tech Id

050-8925