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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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Disparities persist in availability of diagnostic breast services

AuntMinnie

Additional imaging and possibly image-guided biopsy are recommended for women who have an abnormal screening mammogram. The researchers identified multilevel factors associated with the availability of diagnostic services after an abnormal screening mammogram and women undergoing standard-of-care and advanced diagnostic services.

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

AuntMinnie

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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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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Late-stage breast cancer incidence increasing in U.S. women

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Our research is showing that we are missing opportunities to diagnose disease early, Monticciolo told AuntMinnie.com. Hendrick and Monticciolo said that many women unable to get their annual mammograms during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 have not returned to yearly screening. They added that the U.S.

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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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Uniting for health equity: Addressing breast cancer disparities

AuntMinnie

1-3 Stark disparities The statistics are sobering: Black women are not only more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages and later stages, but they also have a higher mortality rate. They ensure that Black women receive timely screenings, diagnoses, and treatments, which can mitigate delays and improve survival rates.

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