The increasing influence of medical image processing in clinical neuroimaging

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Medical Informatics
• Computer Science

Background:

• Clinical neuroinformatics has evolved significantly.
• The field integrates medical imaging with clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the evolution of clinical neuroinformatics.
• To provide an outlook on its future in clinical neurology and neurosurgery.
• To emphasize the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of clinical neuroinformatics.
• Discussion of VisAGeS research team's work.
• Analysis of collaborative approaches.

Main Results:

• The evolution of clinical neuroinformatics is detailed.
• Future trends in neurology (Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia) and neurosurgery (image-guided surgery, intra-operative imaging, future Operation Room) are outlined.
• The importance of clinical-computer scientist collaboration is demonstrated.

Conclusions:

• Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for advancing clinical neurosciences.
• Effective use of medical images in neurosciences requires integrated solutions.
• Clinical neuroinformatics holds significant promise for future neurological and neurosurgical applications.