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Enhancing the Super-Resolution of Medical Images: Introducing the Deep Residual Feature Distillation Channel Attention Network for Optimized Performance and Efficiency

In the advancement of medical image super-resolution (SR), the Deep Residual Feature Distillation Channel Attention Network (DRFDCAN) marks a significant step forward. This work presents DRFDCAN, a model that innovates traditional SR approaches by introducing a channel attention block that is tailor...

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Autores principales: Umirzakova, Sabina, Mardieva, Sevara, Muksimova, Shakhnoza, Ahmad, Shabir, Whangbo, Taegkeun
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10669552/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38002456
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10111332
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author Umirzakova, Sabina
Mardieva, Sevara
Muksimova, Shakhnoza
Ahmad, Shabir
Whangbo, Taegkeun
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Mardieva, Sevara
Muksimova, Shakhnoza
Ahmad, Shabir
Whangbo, Taegkeun
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description In the advancement of medical image super-resolution (SR), the Deep Residual Feature Distillation Channel Attention Network (DRFDCAN) marks a significant step forward. This work presents DRFDCAN, a model that innovates traditional SR approaches by introducing a channel attention block that is tailored for high-frequency features—crucial for the nuanced details in medical diagnostics—while streamlining the network structure for enhanced computational efficiency. DRFDCAN’s architecture adopts a residual-within-residual design to facilitate faster inference and reduce memory demands without compromising the integrity of the image reconstruction. This design strategy, combined with an innovative feature extraction method that emphasizes the utility of the initial layer features, allows for improved image clarity and is particularly effective in optimizing the peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR). The proposed work redefines efficiency in SR models, outperforming established frameworks like RFDN by improving model compactness and accelerating inference. The meticulous crafting of a feature extractor that effectively captures edge and texture information exemplifies the model’s capacity to render detailed images, necessary for accurate medical analysis. The implications of this study are two-fold: it presents a viable solution for deploying SR technology in real-time medical applications, and it sets a precedent for future models that address the delicate balance between computational efficiency and high-fidelity image reconstruction. This balance is paramount in medical applications where the clarity of images can significantly influence diagnostic outcomes. The DRFDCAN model thus stands as a transformative contribution to the field of medical image super-resolution.
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spelling pubmed-106695522023-11-19 Enhancing the Super-Resolution of Medical Images: Introducing the Deep Residual Feature Distillation Channel Attention Network for Optimized Performance and Efficiency Umirzakova, Sabina Mardieva, Sevara Muksimova, Shakhnoza Ahmad, Shabir Whangbo, Taegkeun Bioengineering (Basel) Article In the advancement of medical image super-resolution (SR), the Deep Residual Feature Distillation Channel Attention Network (DRFDCAN) marks a significant step forward. This work presents DRFDCAN, a model that innovates traditional SR approaches by introducing a channel attention block that is tailored for high-frequency features—crucial for the nuanced details in medical diagnostics—while streamlining the network structure for enhanced computational efficiency. DRFDCAN’s architecture adopts a residual-within-residual design to facilitate faster inference and reduce memory demands without compromising the integrity of the image reconstruction. This design strategy, combined with an innovative feature extraction method that emphasizes the utility of the initial layer features, allows for improved image clarity and is particularly effective in optimizing the peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR). The proposed work redefines efficiency in SR models, outperforming established frameworks like RFDN by improving model compactness and accelerating inference. The meticulous crafting of a feature extractor that effectively captures edge and texture information exemplifies the model’s capacity to render detailed images, necessary for accurate medical analysis. The implications of this study are two-fold: it presents a viable solution for deploying SR technology in real-time medical applications, and it sets a precedent for future models that address the delicate balance between computational efficiency and high-fidelity image reconstruction. This balance is paramount in medical applications where the clarity of images can significantly influence diagnostic outcomes. The DRFDCAN model thus stands as a transformative contribution to the field of medical image super-resolution. MDPI 2023-11-19 /pmc/articles/PMC10669552/ /pubmed/38002456 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10111332 Text en © 2023 by the authors. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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title Enhancing the Super-Resolution of Medical Images: Introducing the Deep Residual Feature Distillation Channel Attention Network for Optimized Performance and Efficiency
title_full Enhancing the Super-Resolution of Medical Images: Introducing the Deep Residual Feature Distillation Channel Attention Network for Optimized Performance and Efficiency
title_fullStr Enhancing the Super-Resolution of Medical Images: Introducing the Deep Residual Feature Distillation Channel Attention Network for Optimized Performance and Efficiency
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing the Super-Resolution of Medical Images: Introducing the Deep Residual Feature Distillation Channel Attention Network for Optimized Performance and Efficiency
title_short Enhancing the Super-Resolution of Medical Images: Introducing the Deep Residual Feature Distillation Channel Attention Network for Optimized Performance and Efficiency
title_sort enhancing the super-resolution of medical images: introducing the deep residual feature distillation channel attention network for optimized performance and efficiency
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10669552/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38002456
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10111332
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