reviewComputers in Biology and MedicineFeb 28, 2025HYBRID OA

Generative AI for synthetic data across multiple medical modalities: A systematic review of recent developments and challenges

Maastricht University · Eindhoven University of Technology · +1 more institution

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Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive systematic review of generative models (GANs, VAEs, DMs, and LLMs) used to synthesize various medical data types, including imaging (dermoscopic, mammographic, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and X-ray), text, time-series, and tabular data (EHR). Unlike previous narrowly focused reviews, our study encompasses a broad array of medical data modalities and explores various generative models. Our aim is to offer insights into their current and future applications in medical research, particularly in the context of synthesis applications, generation techniques, and evaluation methods, as well as providing a GitHub repository as a dynamic resource for ongoing collaboration and innovation.…

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Keywords
  • Modalities
  • Generative grammar
  • Computer science
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Synthetic data
  • Data science
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