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More women welcome AI assistance for mammography exams

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They also suggest that women with a higher degree of education are more willing to accept AI into their imaging exams. Ozcan and colleagues assessed patient perceptions of AIs use for interpreting screening mammograms. After an AI-reported abnormal mammogram, 88.9% requested radiologist review versus 51.3%

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Disparities persist in availability of diagnostic breast services

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

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This goes for women in all age groups and women who are Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American, according to the report written by Edward Hendrick, PhD, from the University of Colorado in Aurora and Debra Monticciolo, MD, from the Foundation for Imaging Research and Education in Temple, TX. They added that the U.S.

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Hologic launches educational campaign for breast cancer awareness

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Hologic has launched an educational campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month called #BustTheMyth. It is determined by a mammogram. The initiative addresses common misconceptions about the disease and about screening, including the following: Myth: I don’t have a family history of breast cancer, so I don’t need to worry.

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Radiology education improves understanding of LGBTQIA+ imaging needs

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Education is key to fostering an inclusive imaging environment for the LGBTQIA. Trans patients needs adequate breast cancer screening Are lesbian, bisexual women less likely to get mammograms? Trans patients needs adequate breast cancer screening Are lesbian, bisexual women less likely to get mammograms?

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Education Organization, DenseBreast-info.org, Announces Second Annual #WorldDenseBreastDay

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Plans for the 24-hour Social Media Education Marathon follow news of the FDA’s new “dense breast” reporting requirement going into effect September 2024. Posts will include links to educational tools on the DenseBreast-info.org website addressing what breast density is, why it matters, and screening options for women with dense breasts.

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RadNet to launch retail mammography clinic at Delaware Walmart

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We believe RadNet currently performs close to five percent of all mammograms in the United States annually, and the pilot with Walmart is designed to provide even greater, convenient access for women,” said RadNet president and chief executive officer Howard Berger, MD, in a statement released by the firm. “We

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