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Deep Learning Models for Classifying RBC Images from MS and Healthy Controls

In a study involving an initial dataset of 121 images from 13 subjects, the Swin Transformer model achieved a mean accuracy of 73.53%, outperforming the VGG16 model which achieved 71.02%. These findings suggest that deep-learning models can effectively identify image patterns distinguishing red blood cells (RBCs) from multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and healthy controls.

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Human efficacy: Not established from this source
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Why it matters

The ability to classify RBC images using advanced models like the Swin Transformer may provide new tools for better understanding MS, potentially leading to improved diagnostic methods.

What this does not prove

The biological relevance of these findings needs further validation in larger cohorts, as the current study's sample size is limited.

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Study facts

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Publication date: 2026-10-03
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Original sources

Primary evidenceBlood Cell Imaging Analysis for Multiple Sclerosis Classification Using Leave-One-Subject-Out Study with Deep Neural Networks. ↗DOI: 10.3390/jimaging12100482

Supporting passages (5)

sample size basisThe initial dataset comprised 121 images from 13 independent subjects.

findingsThe Swin Transformer achieved the highest mean accuracy (73.53%), followed by the fully fine-tuned VGG16 (71.02%).

limitationsThe XAI analyses further provide insight into the image regions the models use, although their biological relevance requires validation in larger cohorts.

publication datePublication date: 2026-10-03

peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article

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