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AI model predicts 5-year breast cancer risk from mammogram data

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An AI model developed by Duke University researchers can predict five-year breast cancer risk from mammograms, a study published March 19 in Radiology found. They cautioned that with this in mind, the algorithm could be relied on too heavily by radiologists and lead to incorrect diagnoses. AI has shown that it can help in this area.

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What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?

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They also spearheaded the development of guidelines for the American College of Radiology (ACR), recognizing the role that imaging had in diagnosing COVID-19 in patients. The guidelines included best practices for imaging with CT versus chest x-ray in diagnosing COVID, as well as whether imaging is necessary at all in some cases.

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Mammography AI model performs well in screening populations

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However, Eriksson noted that there is little data available on the generalizability and clinical feasibility of these AI models across different screening settings. For their study, Eriksson and colleagues tested their clinically used image-derived, AI-based risk model in multiple European breast cancer screening populations.

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

Professional Radiology

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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Is it Time for Your Mammogram? Here’s Why You Should Ask Your Doctor 

Professional Radiology

Tucked away beneath all of the symbolism and public events, is the quiet experience of the mammogram and the radiology technology that makes it possible. Why are mammograms at the center of this public health battle? Why is a Mammogram Important? Have questions about the mammogram procedure and what to expect?

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Annual mammography screening leads to better patient outcomes

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A team led by Margarita Zuley, MD, from the University of Pittsburgh found that across various clinical and demographic subgroups, women who undergo annual screening have 5% and 10% fewer late-stage cancers than women who undergo biennial and intermittent screening.

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ChatGPT outperforms clinicians in post-negative test disease probability

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ChatGPT-4 outperformed human clinicians in determining pretest and post-test disease probability after a negative test result involving chest radiographs and mammograms, according to a research letter published December 11 in JAMA Network Open. They compared its performance with a survey of 553 human clinicians from various specialties.

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