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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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More women self-scheduling diagnostic mammograms

AuntMinnie

Online self-scheduling could help increase adherence to diagnostic mammography, according to research published July 12 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. years that their institution offered self-scheduling for diagnostic mammograms. The study included 23,150 diagnostic mammograms, with 82.8%

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Screening vs. Diagnostic Mammogram

TRA Medical Imaging

What’s the difference between Screening and Diagnostic Mammogram? During a diagnostic mammogram, the images are analyzed in real-time. Sometimes additional mammogram images are taken. Where a screening mammogram can be self-referred, a diagnostic mammogram requires a referral from your healthcare provider.

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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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Your Mammogram

Professional Radiology

Maybe you recently decided to try the best 3D mammogram experience in El Paso, have recently moved, changed doctors, or acquired new insurance, and are now going to our imaging center for your annual mammogram. In this case, the radiologist may recommend a diagnostic mammogram. So, why are these prior images so important?

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

Clermont Radiology

One question our technologists are asked frequently is, “What’s the difference between a diagnostic mammogram and a screening mammogram?” Screening Mammogram A Screening Mammogram is a routine x-ray exam for women who have not experienced any symptoms or abnormalities with their breasts.

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Multicenter Study Identifies Key Factors Associated with Mammogram-Occult Ipsilateral Breast Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

A symptomatic first breast cancer diagnosis, prevailing breast density at a second breast cancer diagnosis and trabecular thickening on surveillance mammography were linked to mammogram-occult ipsilateral breast cancer, according to new research.