A deep learning-based framework for automatic detection of COVID-19 using chest X-ray and CT-scan images

Abstract

COVID-19 has profoundly impacted global public health, underscoring the need for rapid detection methods. Radiography and radiologic imaging, especially chest X-rays, enable swift diagnosis of infected individuals. This study delves into leveraging machine learning to identify COVID-19 from X-ray images. By gathering a dataset of 9,000 chest X-rays and CT scans from public resources, meticulously vetted by board-licensed radiologists to confirm COVID-19 presence, the research sets a robust foundation. However, further validation is essential expanding datasets to encompass enough COVID-19 cases enhances convolutional neural network (CNN) accuracy. Among various machine learning techniques, deep learning excels in identifying distinct patterns on imaging characteristics discernible in chest radiographs of COVID-19 patients. Yet, extensive validation across diverse datasets and clinical trials is crucial to ensure the robustness and generalizability of these models. The conversation extends into complexities, including ethical considerations around patient privacy and integrating intelligent tech into clinical workflows. Collaborating closely with healthcare professionals ensures this technology complements the established diagnostic approach. Despite the potential to detect COVID-19 using chest X-ray imaging findings, thorough research and validation, alongside ethical deliberations, are vital before implementing it in the healthcare field. The results show that the proposed model achieved classification accuracy and F1 score of 96% and 98%, respectively, for the X-ray images.