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Pandemic prompted an increase in negative mammograms

AuntMinnie

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an increase in the rates of negative mammograms in both screening and diagnostic settings, a study published November 14 in the Journal of Radiology Nursing found. They also found a decrease in the proportion of negative diagnostic mammograms.

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Screening Mammogram or Diagnostic Mammogram… What’s the Difference?

Clermont Radiology

It is estimated that 1 out of every 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. One question our technologists are asked frequently is, “What’s the difference between a diagnostic mammogram and a screening mammogram?” first appeared on Clermont Radiology.

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

Imaging Technology

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.

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iCAD Releases Enhanced ProFound Detection Workstation Features to Streamline Mammogram Interpretation for Radiologists

Imaging Technology

“We're excited to introduce advanced workstation features for our flagship solution, ProFound Detection, aimed at further improving and facilitating radiologists' interpretation of mammograms within their workstation,” said Dana Brown , President and CEO of iCAD.

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Annual Mammogram | Get Back on Track

Capitol Imaging Services

A combination of canceled elective screenings and procedures, staff and PPE shortages, office closures, and personal health concerns all contributed to a decline in the number of routine mammograms provided for at-risk women. The result is a rise in breast cancer diagnoses. Why do I need a Mammogram Every Year?

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Perils in Diagnosis: The Risks of Inadequate Interpretation of X-Rays, Mammograms, CAT Scans, and Other Diagnostic Tools (Rajasthan, Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Baran, Barmer, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Churu)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology-in-Flat-World Introduction : In the realm of modern medicine, diagnostic tools such as X-Rays, mammograms, and CAT scans play a crucial role in identifying and understanding various health conditions. Medical malpractice claims can arise from misdiagnoses and improper use of diagnostic tools.

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An AI system to figure out when to trust AI-based medical diagnoses

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A team of AI and medical specialists working with or for Google Research and Google DeepMind, has developed an AI based system designed to judge the confidence level of existing AI systems used for analyzing medical scans as a means of improving analysis of diagnostic tools, such as mammograms or chest X-rays.

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