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The Silent Strain: How Radiologist Shortages Are Impacting Patient Wait Times Nationwide

Vesta Teleradiology

Across the United States, radiologist shortages are creating a ripple effect that many patients never seeuntil theyre left waiting. Another waited three months for mammogram findings. Neiman Health Policy Institute, the radiologist shortage is expected to continue through 2055 if action isn’t taken.

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Messaging strategies impact older women's thoughts on breast screening

AuntMinnie

A score of 1 indicated “definitely should get a mammogram,” while 7 indicated “definitely should not get a mammogram.” The final analysis included data from 3,051 women who completed wave 1 of the trial, and 2,796 women who completed wave 2. To measure support to stop screening, the team used a 7-point scale.

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AuntMinnie 2021: COVID-19 vaccine affects imaging results, researchers warn

AuntMinnie

As more people get vaccinated for COVID-19, radiologists must be familiar with how the vaccine may affect imaging results, wrote Shabnam Mortazavi, MD, of the University of California, Los Angeles. insert table here) (Above) 55-year-old woman who underwent screening mammogram and ultrasound seven days after first COVID-19 vaccination dose.

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Understanding the New Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) Amendment: What It Means for Healthcare Facilities and Patients

Vesta Teleradiology

This update is a step forward in making breast density a standard part of mammogram interpretations. Breast density refers to the amount of fibroglandular tissue compared to fatty tissue in the breast, visible on a mammogram. Facilities should be prepared to offer these services or provide referrals to facilities that do.

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Overcoming Callback Anxiety: Tips for Staying Calm and Confident

Mammography Educators

R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC Back in the olden days, all patient communication had to go through the patient’s referring physician including biopsy recommendations, ultrasound referrals, additional views and technical repeats, which were almost always related to mammography positioning. Written by: Louise Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT),

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Decoding Mammography: A Comparison of AI and Human Expertise – Which Prevails? (Goa, North Goa, South Goa)

Future Teleradiology

This blog delves into the realm of mammography, comparing the capabilities of AI and human radiologists, and seeks to answer the question of which prevails in the critical task of breast cancer detection. The Role of Human Expertise in Mammography Interpretation: Highlight the historical reliance on human radiologists.

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Single-Reading Mammography Study Confirms AI Boosts Cancer Detection

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 03/10/2025 - 10:43 March 10, 2025 Lunit, aprovider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, has published a prospective study in Nature Communications validating the real-world effectiveness of AI-powered mammography screening in South Koreas national breast cancer screening program.