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Utilization of Biopsy-Guided CT Scan in Diagnosing Liver Cancer: A Case Study Susanti, Cindy; Agnes Mariska
Sriwijaya Journal of Radiology and Imaging Research Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Sriwijaya Journal of Radiology and Imaging Research
Publisher : Phlox Institute: Indonesian Medical Research Organization

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59345/sjrir.v2i1.119

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Introduction: Liver cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in Indonesia and has a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis of liver cancer is very important to increase the patient's chances of recovery. Biopsy-guided CT scan is an effective method for diagnosing liver cancer. Case presentation: We report the case of a 55 year old man with a history of chronic hepatitis B who presented with complaints of right upper abdominal pain and weight loss. Physical examination revealed hepatomegaly and ascites. Investigations, including abdominal ultrasound and liver function tests, showed a mass in the liver. CT scan of the abdomen with contrast showed a hypodense mass in the right hepatic lobe. A CT-guided liver biopsy was performed and the histopathological diagnosis was hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The patient then underwent partial resection hepatectomy and chemotherapy. Conclusion: Biopsy-guided CT scan is a valuable tool for the diagnosis of HCC in patients with chronic hepatitis B.
An In-Silico Investigation of Machine Learning for Integrating Genomic and Digital Biomarker Data in Cardiovascular Risk Stratification Simbolon, Immanuel; Susanti, Cindy; Putri, Gayatri; Chandra, Karina; Yoshandi, Muhammad; Maulana, Daniel Hilman
Natural Sciences Engineering and Technology Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Natural Sciences Engineering and Technology Journal
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/nasetjournal.v5i2.71

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Conventional models for stratifying cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk have limitations. The integration of static genomic data and dynamic digital biomarkers from wearable technology holds theoretical promise, but its potential quantitative impact remains poorly defined. This study aimed to develop and validate an in-silico framework to quantify the theoretical maximum predictive gain of an integrated risk model under idealized conditions. We developed a sophisticated data generating process (DGP) to create a synthetic dataset of 5,000 individuals. The DGP incorporated demographic and clinical variables with distributions and correlations based on epidemiological literature. It included a simulated polygenic risk score (PRS) for coronary artery disease and advanced digital biomarkers derived from wireless health monitoring data, such as heart rate variability (HRV) and time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). The 10-year risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) was generated via a defined logistic function incorporating these variables plus stochastic noise. We compared the performance of the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE) against several machine learning models (Logistic Regression, Random Forest, XGBoost) using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC-ROC), precision, recall, and F1-score. In this simulated environment, the integrated XGBoost model achieved near-optimal predictive performance with an AUC-ROC of 0.92 (95% CI, 0.90-0.94), significantly outperforming the benchmark PCE model (AUC-ROC 0.76; 95% CI, 0.73-0.79; p < 0.001). The inclusion of the PRS and, most notably, dynamic digital biomarkers like HRV, provided substantial incremental improvements in risk discrimination over traditional factors alone. In conclusion, this in-silico study demonstrates the substantial theoretical potential of integrating genomic and advanced digital biomarker data through machine learning for CVD risk stratification. While these idealized results are not directly generalizable, they provide a quantitative rationale for pursuing real-world data collection and validation studies. This work establishes a methodological proof-of-concept and highlights the potential for a paradigm shift toward more dynamic and personalized cardiovascular risk assessment.