Abstract: The medical data processing apparatus according to any of embodiments includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate a probability that target image data has a lesion and a confidence interval indicating a reliability of the probability, and to output data on the lesion based on the probability and the confidence interval of the probability.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical information processing apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry predicts, based on subject information and a prediction model of a disease onset risk, a time course of the disease onset risk in relation to a subject. The processing circuitry presents, based on the time course of the disease onset risk, a recommended period appropriate for arranging a next examination or medical procedure.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain contrast-enhanced images related to an examined subject and corresponding to a plurality of temporal phases. On the basis of data values of pixels in the contrast-enhanced images corresponding to the plurality of temporal phases, the processing circuitry is configured to determine which one of contrast enhancement dominance and fluid accumulation dominance corresponds to the pixels or a region including the pixels. The processing circuitry is configured to generate a display mode based on the determination.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus including processing circuitry configured to obtain MR dynamic images acquired by MR imaging on a subject, in which a contrast agent has been injected, in accordance with an examination-time imaging condition including magnetic field information, contrast agent information, and/or tissue information, set a standard imaging condition, and calculate a first index value indicating a temporal change of an MR signal value caused by the contrast agent, the index value being standardized by conversion from the examination-time imaging condition to the standard imaging condition based on the MR dynamic images, the examination-time imaging condition, and the standard imaging condition.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical information processing system includes a storage and processing circuitry. The storage is configured to store a determination model that determines a probability for a disease. The processing circuitry is configured to: receive first subject information based on a history of a first subject; output first information including the probability based on the determination model and the first subject information; acquire second subject information based on a history of a second subject; update the determination model based on the second subject information; and output second information including the probability of the first subject based on an updated determination model and the first subject information.

Abstract: The medical data processing apparatus according to any of embodiments includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate a probability that target image data has a lesion and a confidence interval indicating a reliability of the probability, and to output data on the lesion based on the probability and the confidence interval of the probability.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an MRI apparatus includes sequence control circuitry and processing circuitry. The sequence control circuitry executes a pulse sequence for collecting MR signals in collection timings along a relaxation curve of longitudinal magnetization in synchronization with heartbeats or blood beats. The processing circuitry generate a T1 map representing a distribution of T1 values by using the collected MR signals. The pulse sequence is set so as not to collect any MR signal in at least one heartbeat or blood beat among heartbeats or blood beats included between first and second inversion pulses, and so as to collect an MR signal in a heartbeat or blood beat subsequent to the at least one heartbeat or blood beat in which no MR signal is collected.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical image processing apparatus. The apparatus obtains MR dynamic images acquired by MR imaging on a subject, in which a contrast agent has been injected, in accordance with an examination-time imaging condition including magnetic field information, contrast agent information, and/or tissue information. The apparatus sets a standard imaging condition. The apparatus calculates a first index value indicating a temporal change of an MR signal value caused by the contrast agent, the index value being standardized by conversion from the examination-time imaging condition to the standard imaging condition based on the MR dynamic images, the examination-time imaging condition, and the standard imaging condition.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical information processing apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry predicts, based on subject information and a prediction model of a disease onset risk, a time course of the disease onset risk in relation to a subject. The processing circuitry presents, based on the time course of the disease onset risk, a recommended period appropriate for arranging a next examination or medical procedure.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to receive, with respect to each of a plurality of examinations for diagnosing a disease suspected in a subject, first information indicating whether or not it is necessary to obtain confirmation from a doctor before the examination is performed and second information indicating whether or not it is necessary to obtain consent from the subject or an appropriate representative before the examination is performed. The processing circuitry is configured to set each of the plurality of examinations with the first information and the second information as additional information. The processing circuitry is configured to control an examination order including the plurality of examinations on the basis of the additional information.

Abstract: A stage determination support system according to an embodiment includes devices. The storage device stores a plurality of kinds of functional images of a subject. The first determination device determines a degree of each of a plurality of kinds of analysis indices relating to a disease, based on at least the functional images among functional images and the morphological images. The second determination device determines, based on each of determination results and a predetermined stage determination rule, a stage corresponding to the determination result with respect to each of the analysis indices. The calculation device calculates, with respect to each of the stages, a value indicative of a possibility that the disease corresponds to the stage, based on each of determination results.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an MRI apparatus includes sequence control circuitry and processing circuitry. The sequence control circuitry executes a pulse sequence for collecting MR signals in collection timings along a relaxation curve of longitudinal magnetization in synchronization with heartbeats or blood beats. The processing circuitry generate a T1 map representing a distribution of T1 values by using the collected MR signals. The pulse sequence is set so as not to collect any MR signal in at least one heartbeat or blood beat among heartbeats or blood beats included between first and second inversion pulses, and so as to collect an MR signal in a heartbeat or blood beat subsequent to the at least one heartbeat or blood beat in which no MR signal is collected.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes storage circuitry, image data processing circuitry, and association circuitry. The storage circuitry stores therein pieces of image data on a subject obtained at a plurality of time phases from a medical image diagnostic apparatus. The image data processing circuitry calculates an index value obtained by comparing a pixel value of image data of a reference time phase among the pieces of image data of the time phases and a pixel value of each of the pieces of image data of the time phases. The association circuitry selects at least one of the pieces of image data of the time phases based on the index value calculated for each of the time phases and associates the one piece of image data with a breathing time phase in at least one of inspiration and expiration of the subject.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry and a display. The processing circuitry obtains first imaged data taken of a subject and second imaged data taken of the subject on a date/time different from the date/time on which the first imaged data was taken. The processing circuitry generates estimation data by performing an image processing process that changes the first imaged data on the basis of a predetermined change model. The processing circuitry generates a display image indicating the difference between the estimation data and the second imaged data. The display displays the display image.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a medical image processing apparatus includes a display and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to (a) calculate fluid information including flow-velocity vectors based on three-dimensional image data of plural time phases, which are acquired by a phase contrast method of magnetic resonance imaging, and in which fluid flowing inside a lumen is depicted, (b) identify a branching position where a second lumen branches from a first lumen, based on change in flow volume of fluid flowing inside the first lumen along an extending direction of the first lumen, and (c) cause the display to display an analysis result including fluid information of fluid flowing inside the second lumen, based on the branching position.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to one of present embodiments includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate fluid information including a velocity vector based on three-dimensional phase image data in multiple time phases, the three-dimensional phase image data being collected by phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging, and the three-dimensional phase image data representing a fluid flowing through a lumen. The processing circuitry is configured to identify a wall region of the lumen based on the velocity vector. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate wall shear stress using the wall region and the fluid information.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical image analyzer includes a retriever, a first artery transition information unit, a vessel pixel selector, a blood vessel transition information unit, an image association unit, and a second artery transition information unit. The retriever retrieves a plurality of time-series images. The first artery transition information unit obtains first artery transition information. The vessel pixel selector selects vessel pixels. The blood vessel transition information unit obtains blood vessel transition information. The image association unit obtains a correspondence relationship between one and another of the time-series images. The second artery transition information unit obtains second artery transition information based on time information, the first artery transition information, and the blood vessel transition information, and the correspondence relationship.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical imaging analyzer includes an imaging unit, a calculator, and an analyzer. The imaging unit divides an area including an object of a subject to be captured into a plurality of partial areas such that the partial areas overlap each other to form an overlapping area, and administers a contrast agent to each of the partial areas to capture a plurality of time-series images. The calculator calculates, based on the transition of the pixel value in one of the time-series images having the overlapping area, the transition of the pixel value in the other time-series image having the overlapping area. The analyzer analyzes the time-series images based on the transition of the pixel value in the one and the other of the time-series images to obtain the hemodynamics of the subject.

Abstract: A medical data generating apparatus includes a data processing unit, a work-status data generation unit, a display unit and a work-status restoration unit. The data processing unit acquires medical data from a database to perform data processing. The work-status data generation unit generates work-status data as a data record of medical data. The work-status data indicates a work status of the data processing. The display unit acquires medical data including at least one piece of work-status data from the database to list the acquired pieces of the medical data on a display device together with identification information of the acquired piece of the work-status data. The work-status restoration unit restores a work status of a data processing corresponding to a selected piece of work-status data based on the selected piece of the work-status data.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a blood flow perfusion analyzing apparatus includes tissue and arterial TCC calculation units, first and second making units, a deconvolution unit and a blood flow information calculation unit. The tissue TCC calculation unit obtains tissue TCCs. The arterial TCC calculation unit calculates an arterial TCC. The first making unit makes first sets, starting from a first time in which elements corresponding to the tissue are arrayed one-dimensionally, based on the tissue TCCs. The second making unit makes a second set, starting from a second time after the first time, in which elements corresponding to the artery are arrayed two-dimensionally, based on the arterial TCC. The deconvolution unit calculates transfer functions of the tissue based on the first and second sets. The blood flow information calculation unit calculates information on a blood flow perfusion based on the transfer functions.