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Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols

Date Submitted: Jan 21, 2020
Date Accepted: Apr 19, 2020

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Deep Learning Frameworks for Rapid Gram Stain Image Data Interpretation: Protocol for a Retrospective Data Analysis

Kim H, Ganslandt T, Miethke T, Neumaier M, Kittel M

Deep Learning Frameworks for Rapid Gram Stain Image Data Interpretation: Protocol for a Retrospective Data Analysis

JMIR Res Protoc 2020;9(7):e16843

DOI: 10.2196/16843

PMID: 32673276

PMCID: 7385633

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Rapid Gram-Stain Image Data Interpretation by Means of Deep Learning Frameworks: Retrospective Data Analysis

  • Hee Kim; 
  • Thomas Ganslandt; 
  • Thomas Miethke; 
  • Michael Neumaier; 
  • Maximilian Kittel

ABSTRACT

Background:

In recent years, remarkable progress has been made in deep learning technology and successful use cases have been introduced in the medical domain. However, not many studies have addressed high-performance deep learning technology in terms of computational capability.

Objective:

Accelerate an automated Gram stain image interpretation by means of deep learning framework without additional hardware resources.

Methods:

Agility of deep learning framework will be empowered by three methodologies. Fine-tuning method, integer-arithmetic-only framework, and hyperparameter tuning will be applied and evaluated.

Results:

The choice of pre-trained models and the ideal setting for multiple hyperparameters will be determined. Those results aim to provide an empirical yet reproducible guideline for those who consider a rapid deep learning solution for Gram stain image interpretation.

Conclusions:

Deep learning solution must compromise between modeling performance and computational performance. A balanced decision is essential to find a deep learning solution for Gram stain interpretation. Such a solution would ultimately improve the efficiency of routine care.


 Citation

Please cite as:

Kim H, Ganslandt T, Miethke T, Neumaier M, Kittel M

Deep Learning Frameworks for Rapid Gram Stain Image Data Interpretation: Protocol for a Retrospective Data Analysis

JMIR Res Protoc 2020;9(7):e16843

DOI: 10.2196/16843

PMID: 32673276

PMCID: 7385633

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