Sholl analysis: A quantitative comparison of semi-automated methods

Sholl analysis: a quantitative comparison of semi-automated methods.

BACKGROUND Sholl analysis remains one of the most commonly used methods to quantify neuronal dendritic complexity and is therefore a key analysis tool in neurobiology. While initially proposed when the quantification of neuronal structure was undertaken manually, the advent of software packages allowing automated analysis has resulted in the introduction of several semi and fully automated meth...

Comparison between semi-automated segmentation and manual point-counting methods for quantitative analysis of histological sections.

The aim of the present study was to compare results obtained using the manual point-counting method with results obtained using the semi-automated segmentation method, in the quantitative evaluation of histological sections by light microscopy. The tongues of 40 rats (Ratus norvergicus) were processed using the paraffin technique, in which a 5-mum-thick tissue slice cut from each tongue is stai...

Semi-quantitative segmental perfusion scoring in myocardial perfusion SPECT: visual vs. automated analysis

Introduction: It is recommended that the physician apply at least a semi-quantitative segmental scoring system in myocardial perfusion SPECT.  We aimed to assess the agreement between automated semi-quantitative analysis using QPS (quantitative Perfusion SPECT) software and visual approach for calculation of summed stress  score (SSS), summed rest score (SRS) and summed difference score (SDS). ...

Automated Sholl analysis of digitized neuronal morphology at multiple scales.

Neuronal morphology plays a significant role in determining how neurons function and communicate. Specifically, it affects the ability of neurons to receive inputs from other cells and contributes to the propagation of action potentials. The morphology of the neurites also affects how information is processed. The diversity of dendrite morphologies facilitate local and long range signaling and ...

Real-time elastography: a comparison of qualitative and semi-quantitative methods for analysis of the elastograms