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New Study Finds Age and Race Impact Artificial Intelligence (AI) Performance on Digital Mammograms

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christine.book Tue, 05/21/2024 - 10:36 May 21, 2024 — According to a newly-published study of nearly 5,000 screening mammograms interpreted by an FDA-approved AI algorithm, patient characteristics such as race and age influenced false positive results. Nguyen, M.D. Thomas, M.S.

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The Importance of Keeping Up With Mammograms During Covid: Don’t Delay, Schedule Your Yearly Screening

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Cancer experts, however, have expressed concerns over the potential number of women who delayed breast cancer screenings and mammograms due to covid-related closures or backlogs. Let’s look at some of the recent numbers and revisit the importance of breast cancer screenings and mammograms. Why is Your Yearly Mammogram Important?

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Breast imaging AI algorithm influenced by patient characteristics

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a study published May 21 in Radiology found. Radiology departments continue to have interest in implementing AI into their workflows, with the technology being used to manage workloads among radiologists. The FDA-approved algorithm (ProFound AI 3.0,

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Carolina Breast Imaging Specialists, PLLC Is First in Nation to Adopt Groundbreaking Imagio Breast Imaging System for Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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milla1cf Tue, 08/29/2023 - 15:55 August 29, 2023 — Mammograms are an essential part of preventive healthcare, and when an initial review reveals a suspicious lesion, additional imaging and/or invasive breast biopsies could be the next step in diagnosis. to adopt the recently available Imagio Breast Imaging System.

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Education Organization, DenseBreast-info.org, Announces Second Annual #WorldDenseBreastDay

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Other countries are following suit, and the European Society of Breast Imaging is now recommending that European women also be informed about their breast density. Many women with dense breasts would benefit from additional screening after their mammogram. DBI features provider resources and patient educational tools.

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Leading Organizations and Breast Imaging Experts Weigh in on New Task Force Screening Recommendations, Impact on Health Equity and Women’s Health

Imaging Technology

Preventive Services Task Force ( USPSTF ) on April 29, a number of leading imaging specialists have offered their replies. The authors also raise concerns about the emerging use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) support tools for image interpretation in mammography. Here, then, are summaries of statements issued in response.

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USPSTF finalizes breast cancer screening recommendations

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Dissenting views The USPSTF's recommendations differ with many professional organizations, such as the American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI), and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

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