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1 in 3 women confused about breast cancer screening guidelines

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Nearly one-third of women report being confused about breast cancer screening recommendations, according to survey findings published on October 16 by the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. Researchers led by Ashley Pariser, MD, found that while about 93% of individuals recognize a lump as a symptom of breast cancer, less than half recognize other common symptoms tied to the disease.

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Your First Mammogram: What To Expect

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Going through something the first time is usually when it causes the most concern, worry and anxiousness, particularly as it applies to breast cancer screening. Although a mammogram can not prevent cancer, it can help to diagnose cancer when it is treatable. In today’s post, we share some information that will hopefully put you at ease about having your first mammogram.

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Deep learning improves breast cancer detection on CT

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Deep learning can help radiologists detect breast cancer on contrast-enhanced CT, according to Japanese research published on October 13 in Clinical Radiology. A team led by Koichiro Yasaka, PhD, from the University of Tokyo Hospital found that a deep-learning model significantly improved the performance of radiologists interpreting breast CT images.

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Recruiting Strategies to Attract the Best Gig Workers

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There are 14 million gig workers in the United States — around 8.5% of the American workforce — including freelancers, contractors, consultants, and temp workers. This labor market has transformed the business landscape in the last few years, allowing employers to improve flexibility and reduce their tax burden and overhead costs. But how can you hire and manage freelance talent in your organization?

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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Smartphone Augmented Reality Outperforms Conventional Computed Tomography Guidance for Composite Ablation Margins in Phantom Models

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To develop and evaluate a smartphone augmented reality system for large 50mm liver tumor ablation with treatment planning for composite overlapping ablation zones.