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ArticlePloS one2024

Investigating the impact of data heterogeneity on the performance of federated learning algorithm using medical imaging.

Muhammad Babar, Basit Qureshi, Anis Koubaa

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Article in PloS one, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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Muhammad BabarRobotics and Internet of Things Lab, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6653-6076
Basit QureshiCollege of Computer and Information Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Anis KoubaaRobotics and Internet of Things Lab, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

In recent years, Federated Learning (FL) has gained traction as a privacy-centric approach in medical imaging. This study explores the challenges posed by data heterogeneity on FL algorithms, using the COVIDx CXR-3 dataset as a case study. We contrast the performance of the Federated Averaging (FedAvg) algorithm on non-identically and independently distributed (non-IID) data against identically and independently distributed (IID) data. Our findings reveal a notable performance decline with increased data heterogeneity, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies to enhance FL in diverse environments. This research contributes to the practical implementation of FL, extending beyond theoretical concepts and addressing the nuances in medical imaging applications. This research uncovers the inherent challenges in FL due to data diversity. It sets the stage for future advancements in FL strategies to effectively manage data heterogeneity, especially in sensitive fields like healthcare.

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AlgorithmsDiagnostic ImagingCOVID-19HumansMachine LearningSARS-CoV-2

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PMCPMC11095741

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