Hybrid GAN-LSTM framework for diabetic foot ulcer image synthesis and automated diagnosis
The advancements realized through the integration of generative models in medical image analysis pave the way for real-time clinical applications such as early screening, patient prioritization during triage, and telemedicine assessments of wounds. This is especially crucial for healthcare systems in underserved or remote areas. The ability to leverage synthetic data not only supports improved diagnostic capabilities but also ensures that models remain adaptable to the variability present in clinical scenarios, ultimately enhancing patient care and resource allocation in diabetic foot ulcer management.
Authors
- Abdul Rahaman Wahab Sait (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5445-7899)
- Suresh Sankaranarayanan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5145-510X)
- Sharmila Banu Sheik Imam
- Abdul Raouf Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8614-3349)
- K. Meenakshi
- G. Prajasree
- Siddharth Venkatesh
- Abinaya Vina
Institutions
- Institute of Computing Technology (CN)
- King Faisal University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1742345
- Primary Topic
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- King Faisal University