Article
Pediatrics
Fernando Yepes-Calderon, Frisca Wihardja, Andrea Sloan, Janet Kim, Marvin D. D. Nelson, J. Gordon McComb
Summary: This study describes an automatic technique to accurately determine the maximum head circumference (MHC) measurement from MRI studies and add it to radiology reports. The results show that there is no statistical difference between manual and automated measurements, reducing errors and providing a standardized numerical value for reports.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Rodrigo Mourao, Diogo G. Correa, Rafael Correia, Talmas Amorim Fernandes, Nina Ventura
Summary: This study compared the methods of visual impression and imaging measurement for evaluating head circumference. The results showed that head circumference values obtained by CT and MRI cross-sectional volumetric imaging were similar to those obtained using the tape measurement method (gold standard), with high repeatability and reproducibility. Imaging measurement was more accurate than visual impression for characterizing head size.
PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hiromichi Shoji, Yayoi Murano, Yukika Saitoh, Naho Ikeda, Natsuki Ohkawa, Naoto Nishizaki, Ken Hisata, Masato Kantake, Kaoru Obinata, Daisuke Yoneoka, Toshiaki Shimizu
Summary: This study evaluated the relationship between fetal growth in preterm babies using the head circumference/chest circumference ratio and other anthropometric parameters. The results showed that the head circumference/chest circumference ratio at birth was significantly correlated with body weight, body length, and head circumference z-scores at birth, as well as body mass index z-score at 6 years.
Article
Pediatrics
Beena Koshy, Manikandan Srinivasan, Timiri Palani Murugan, Anuradha Bose, Pamela Christudoss, Venkata Raghava Mohan, Sushil John, Reeba Roshan, Gagandeep Kang
Summary: Smaller head circumference at the age of 2 was found to be negatively associated with cognition at both 2 and 5 years of age. Early childhood head circumference measurements can be used as a cost-effective screening tool to identify at-risk children in low- and middle-income country settings. Further studies are needed to validate these findings in diverse environments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael S. Bloom, Edward L. Valachovic, Thoin F. Begum, John R. Kucklick, John W. Brock, Abby G. Wenzel, Rebecca J. Wineland, Lori Cruze, Elizabeth R. Unal, Roger B. Newman
Summary: This study found associations between gestational phthalate exposure and smaller neonatal head circumference, with white mothers and female newborns being more susceptible. Interactions between race and sex may play a role in these associations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Maria Chiara Fiorentino, Sara Moccia, Morris Capparuccini, Sara Giamberini, Emanuele Frontoni
Summary: This study proposed a framework based on deep learning methods for delineating fetal head circumference length through regression CNNs, achieving good results. Experimental results demonstrated the effectiveness of the framework in supporting clinicians during clinical practice.
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Chutima Sengasai, Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, Nottasorn Plipat, Pimol Wongsiridej
Summary: This study compared the head circumference of newborns at birth or within 24 hours after birth to their third day of life (DOL3) and found that the head circumference continues to increase after birth. The study also found that newborns whose mothers experienced labor pains and newborns who were symmetrically or asymmetrically small for gestational age had increased head circumference at DOL3.
Article
Pediatrics
Hiroki Saito, Yayoi Murano, Suga Ashikawa, Daisuke Yoneoka, Hiromichi Shoji, Tomoyuki Nakazawa, Ken Sakamaki, Toshiaki Shimizu
Summary: The study found that the head circumference to chest circumference ratio can be used to distinguish asymmetrical foetal growth restriction (FGR). The ratio is significantly associated with FGR and birth weight z-scores, providing an easy way to detect FGR in term-born infants.
Article
Biology
Xin Wang, Weibo Wang, Xiaodong Cai
Summary: This paper proposes a new convolutional neural network model called GAC Net, which effectively solves the problem of ultrasound fetal head edge detection. Experimental results show that GAC-Net outperforms existing methods.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Neurosciences
E. Jolly, S. Sadhukha, L. J. Chang
Summary: Recent studies have shown limited effectiveness of custom-molded headcases in reducing head motion. Comments from other researchers support the original findings and raise potential issues, but overall do not diminish the value of the original work, instead helping researchers make more informed choices in their research protocols.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Fu-Sheng Chou, Hung-Wen Yeh
Summary: The study found that male extremely preterm newborns had higher predicted weight trajectories than females, with faster growth rates in females after reaching term-equivalent age. Despite similar weight gain velocities between the sexes, weight gain velocity in male EPNs was lower compared to reference values, leading to slower z-score rises.
JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Roghayeh Molani-Gol, Mohammad Alizadeh, Sorayya Kheirouri, Fatemeh Hamedi-Kalajahi
Summary: This review summarizes the current knowledge on the association between early life growth of head circumference, weight, and height with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in infants. The findings suggest that infants with ASD have faster growth in head circumference, weight, and height compared to infants with normal development. These measurements may serve as useful initial predictive biomarkers for the risk of developing ASD.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Jinting Wang, Zhiwen Fang, Sheng Yao, Feng Yang
Summary: In this study, we propose an ellipse-guided multi-task network to measure the fetal head circumference based on detected ellipse boundary pixels. The experimental results demonstrate that our method achieves excellent performance in fetal head circumference measurement.
BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Tiao Chen, Xiangchuang Kong, Wei Peng, Tian Liao, Huaifei Hu, Ning Pan, Zilong Yuan
Summary: The AAPM report 293 is more accurate than report 220 in evaluating the absorbed radiation dose during head CT examination. Age and head circumference are significantly negatively correlated with SSDE293. Head circumference can be used as a feasible indicator for rapidly estimating the radiation dose in head CT examinations.
QUANTITATIVE IMAGING IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Wen Zeng, Jie Luo, Jiaru Cheng, Yiling Lu
Summary: This paper introduces a lightweight deep learning model for fast and accurate fetal head segmentation from ultrasound images to calculate the fetal head circumference. This method can help doctors efficiently measure fetal head circumference and is suitable for devices with limited computing resources.
