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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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First breast cancer factors impact mammo's ability to find future ones

AuntMinnie

A team led by Julie Hamzah, MBBS, from Singapore General Hospital, found that symptomatic first breast cancers, dense breasts, and the presence of trabecular thickening on mammography are tied to mammogram detection failure of ipsilateral second breast cancers.

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Lunit deploying AI software in Qatar's breast screening program

AuntMinnie

The deployment aims to improve early detection of breast cancer, potentially reducing missed diagnoses and improving survival rates in Qatar's triennial screening program, according to the vendor. Two radiologists now read each mammogram while referring to Insight MMG's results, according to the firm.

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Lunit's AI Solution Enhances Qatar's National Breast Cancer Screening Program

Imaging Technology

The AI solution aims to enhance early detection of breast cancer, potentially reducing missed diagnoses and improving survival rates in Qatar's triennial screening program. Lunit's success in Qatar is part of a broader trend of the company's expansion in business-to-government (B2G) cancer screening initiatives worldwide.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kicks Off Now: The Latest in Breast Cancer Studies

Vesta Teleradiology

A study by researchers from the Cancer Center at West China Hospital of Sichuan University in China delved into this connection, utilizing genetic data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS). While some studies suggest a higher breast cancer risk in individuals with migraines, others indicate the opposite or mixed results.

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Novel Technique Has Potential to Transform Breast Cancer Detection

Imaging Technology

For the study, 25 women, median age 52, recently diagnosed with breast cancer, underwent low-dose PEM with the radiotracer fluorine 18-labeled fluorodeoxyglucose ( 18 F-FDG). Two breast radiologists reviewed PEM images taken one and four hours post 18 F-FDG injection and correlated the findings with lab results. “It

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Why Second Opinions Matter: How Our Teleradiology Services Support Healthcare Facilities with Subspecialty Expertise

Vesta Teleradiology

When it comes to accurate diagnoses and effective patient care, getting a second opinion on imaging results can make all the difference. Our abdominal imaging specialists ensure accurate diagnoses for conditions like pancreatic cancer or complex GI issues.