The proposed QIE algorithm demonstrates superior performance in enhancing the contrast and preserving the structural details of medical images. By leveraging quantum-inspired mechanisms, the algorithm shows potential for improving diagnostic accuracy and supporting clinical treatment planning. Future work will explore the application of this algorithm to other imaging modalities, investigate its effectiveness as a preprocessing step for commercial artificial intelligence (AI) models, and study the integration with actual quantum computing platforms.
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