[HTML][HTML] Standardisation of nailfold capillaroscopy for the assessment of patients with Raynaud's phenomenon and systemic sclerosis
Capillaroscopy is a non-invasive and safe tool which allows the evaluation of the
morphology of the microcirculation. Since its recent incorporation in the 2013 American …
morphology of the microcirculation. Since its recent incorporation in the 2013 American …
Detection of microvascular changes in systemic sclerosis and other rheumatic diseases
Morphological and functional analysis of the microcirculation are objective outcome
measures that are recommended for use in the presence of clinical signs of altered …
measures that are recommended for use in the presence of clinical signs of altered …
Vision transformer assisting rheumatologists in screening for capillaroscopy changes in systemic sclerosis: an artificial intelligence model
Objectives The first objective of this study was to implement and assess the performance
and reliability of a vision transformer (ViT)-based deep-learning model, an 'off-the …
and reliability of a vision transformer (ViT)-based deep-learning model, an 'off-the …
Quantitative nailfold capillaroscopy—update and possible next steps
We review the exciting potential (and challenges) of quantitative nailfold capillaroscopy,
focusing on its role in systemic sclerosis. Quantifying abnormality, including automated …
focusing on its role in systemic sclerosis. Quantifying abnormality, including automated …
Exoscope-based videocapillaroscopy system for in vivo skin microcirculation imaging of various body areas
AS Machikhin, MV Volkov, DD Khokhlov… - Biomedical Optics …, 2021 - opg.optica.org
The capillary system immediately responds to many pathologies and environmental
conditions. Accurate monitoring of its functioning often enables early detection of various …
conditions. Accurate monitoring of its functioning often enables early detection of various …
[HTML][HTML] New perspectives in the imaging of Raynaud's phenomenon
The last 10–20 years have seen huge strides in imaging science. The aim of this review
article is to share with the reader the key recent advances in non-invasive imaging of the …
article is to share with the reader the key recent advances in non-invasive imaging of the …
Three-dimensional optoacoustic imaging of nailfold capillaries in systemic sclerosis and its potential for disease differentiation using deep learning
The autoimmune disease systemic sclerosis (SSc) causes microvascular changes that can
be easily observed cutaneously at the finger nailfold. Optoacoustic imaging (OAI), a …
be easily observed cutaneously at the finger nailfold. Optoacoustic imaging (OAI), a …
A deep learning system for quantitative assessment of microvascular abnormalities in nailfold capillary images
Objectives Nailfold capillaroscopy is key to timely diagnosis of SSc, but is often not used in
rheumatology clinics because the images are difficult to interpret. We aimed to develop and …
rheumatology clinics because the images are difficult to interpret. We aimed to develop and …
[PDF][PDF] External clinical validation of automated software to identify structural abnormalities and microhaemorrhages in nailfold videocapillaroscopy images
Objective Automated systems to analyse nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NVC) images are
needed to promptly and comprehensively characterise patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) …
needed to promptly and comprehensively characterise patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) …
Nailfold capillaroscopy: tips and challenges
Although nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) appears to have a bright future in clinical practice,
the lack of familiarity with the technique and how to interpret its outcomes is major barriers …
the lack of familiarity with the technique and how to interpret its outcomes is major barriers …