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Are Mammograms Safe? Understanding Radiation Exposure and Precautions

Professional Radiology

Mammograms are a crucial diagnostic tool that helps doctors detect early signs of breast cancer and other breast-related issues. The truth is mammograms are generally safe when used properly, and the amount of radiation you’re exposed to is minimal. Radiation exposure is controlled and minimized to ensure patient safety.

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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. But not every facility that offers screening mammography also offers diagnostic services, which can hinder efforts toward a definitive diagnosis and treatment. million screening mammograms.

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

AuntMinnie

While the pandemic affected medical operations across the country, the experts said that radiologists developed and honed their sense of resiliency as imaging was placed on the front lines. This was something that healthcare systems in the U.S.

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7 ways to reduce healthcare disparities in radiology

AuntMinnie

Healthcare disparities continue to plague medical imaging, but there are concrete measures radiologists can take to mitigate them, according to a paper published on October 12 in RadioGraphics. B) A craniocaudal magnified mammogram more clearly shows the irregular mass and pleomorphic calcifications in the medial breast. (C)

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Advancing Healthcare Access: Teleradiology Support for Rural Hospitals in Illinois and Ohio

Vesta Teleradiology

Access to quality healthcare in rural areas can be a significant challenge. As a teleradiology company, we specialize in bridging this gap by offering high-quality diagnostic imaging interpretation, ensuring rural healthcare providers can deliver top-tier care to their patients.

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Empowering Women: The Importance of Mammography in Breast Cancer Prevention

Professional Radiology

Women’s health is an essential topic that should be discussed every day, especially in the healthcare sector. The Benefits of Regular Mammograms for Women Mammography plays a crucial role in breast cancer prevention by contributing to early detection, which is one of the most effective ways to reduce mortality and improve treatment outcomes.

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RadNet testing three retail in-store breast cancer screening operations

AuntMinnie

Saige-Dx is intended to be used on women 35 years old and older, and it is not intended to replace a physician's own review of a mammogram. The outputs of Saige-Dx are intended to be used as a concurrent reading aid for interpreting physicians on screening mammograms with compatible digital breast tomosynthesis hardware.

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