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Mammography AI model performs well in screening populations

AuntMinnie

Previous research has shown the ability of image-based AI models to discriminate between populations when it comes to assessing breast cancer risk based on family history and lifestyle factors. The model was tested on four European mammographic screening populations in three countries screened between 2009 and 2020 for women ages 45 to 69.

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Finally, after years in the works!!

J Gershon Breast Imaging

What has been a law in Connecticut since 2009, has now finally become federal legislation! Every woman in the United States who has a mammogram will be notified of her breast density, enabling her to be proactive in obtaining additional imaging to evaluate her breast tissue. culminate in the new FDA reporting legislation.

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USPSTF finalizes breast cancer screening recommendations

AuntMinnie

In addition, the ACR recommends that women diagnosed with breast cancer prior to age 50 or with a personal history of breast cancer and dense breasts should have annual supplemental breast MRI. The BCSC is a network of six breast imaging registries and two historic registries.

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Annual Breast Cancer Screening Beginning at 40 Saves Lives

Imaging Technology

Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in 2009 to screen every other year, or biennially, beginning at age 50 resulted in a nationwide decline in screening participation. Annual screening of women 40-79 years showed the lowest per mammogram false-positive screens (6.5%) and benign biopsies (0.88%) compared to other screening scenarios.