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Survey says most women skip their recommended mammogram

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Women cite a lack of time as the primary reason for not scheduling a mammogram, according to a survey from one large health system.

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Radiologists report fewer false positives when they have access to prior mammograms

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Viewing patients' priors consistently improves readers' performances, regardless of experience level, specialization or the volume of screening mammograms they are accustomed to reading.

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Mammogram Radiologist

Standalone AI excels at reading digital mammograms, but how does it hold up with DBT exams?

Health Imaging

MAY 24, 2023

Standalone AI can significantly outperform radiologists' sensitivity in reading digital mammograms and has shown potential in DBT exams as well, but experts are not yet ready to hand over the reins.

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Interruptions during mammogram reading increase inaccuracies, radiologist burnout

Health Imaging

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Interruptions while reading breast images contribute to emotions associated with physician burnout, according to a new study.

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AI quantifies breast arterial calcifications on mammograms

Health Imaging

MARCH 20, 2025

There are no standards requiring radiologists to report on the presence of BACs, even though up to half of referring providers have indicated they would prefer to be made aware of the finding.

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Over half of eligible women skip their mammogram

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 2, 2024

According to new survey data, nonadherence is not for lack of concern about the disease—75% of the women surveyed reported being concerned about their breast health.

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DBT exams take twice as long to read as 2D mammograms, but the learning curve is short

Health Imaging

MAY 31, 2024

Although DBT exams are proven to identify more difficult to detect cancers, especially among women with dense breasts, they also include significantly more images than standard 2D mammograms.

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Mammogram Imaging

Self-scheduled mammograms gaining popularity with younger patients

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Patients under the age of 50 are opting for the ease and convenience of scheduling their own appointments, and the results may not be limited to mammography.

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3D scanner capable of 5-second mammograms unveiled in Europe

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Siemens Healthineers unveiled the new technology at the annual congress of the European Society of Breast Imaging in Valencia, Spain.

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Mammogram Imaging

Age, race and density status influence AI performance on mammogram reads

Health Imaging

MAY 21, 2024

Although studies have shown AI to be effective as a support tool, several have also highlighted issues related to the potential for bias in algorithms that have not been trained on diverse datasets.

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Women in rural areas, especially racial minorities, are less likely to receive a mammogram

Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A study looking at older Medicare beneficiaries in Texas highlights a need for targeted breast cancer screening outreach.

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Deep learning detects precancerous changes on mammograms

Health Imaging

JULY 26, 2023

What’s more, the model proved beneficial in a large, diverse cohort that included women with benign breast disease and BRCA mutations.

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Mammogram Disease

Google's latest large language model is poised to give ChatGPT a run for its money in imaging

Health Imaging

MAY 15, 2023

One of the main goals of Med-PaLM 2 is to “synthesize information like X-rays and mammograms to one day improve patient outcomes.”

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X-ray Mammogram IT Imaging

Breast density notification requirements officially go into effect

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Imaging facilities are now required to notify all women about their breast density status after completing a mammogram.

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Mammogram Imaging

Diagnostic mammograms not superior to screening for women with breast pain

Health Imaging

AUGUST 11, 2024

A screen first approach for women who present with breast pain decreases healthcare spending without the risk of overlooking cancer, new analysis shows.

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Continued declines in screening mammogram volumes could have 'worrisome implications,' experts warn

Health Imaging

JUNE 15, 2023

The downward trend is most notable in women who have at least one risk factor of severe COVID, new data suggest.

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Why the way microcalcifications on mammograms are regarded could change

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

New research suggests that the tissue environment where microcalcifications of the breast are formed could hold clues into how breast cancer progresses.

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How hormonal status affects background parenchymal enhancement on contrasted mammograms

Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

New research provides detailed insight into how specific factors that impact hormone levels, such as breastfeeding, contraception, medication and menopausal status, alter BPE on CEM.

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Nearly 25% of women with breast arterial calcifications on mammo develop heart disease

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Specifically, women with BACs on their mammogram may be at an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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AI effectively flags mammograms of women who would benefit from supplemental MRI

Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Experts involved in the algorithm's development believe its time-saving potential could help improve both radiologist workflows and patient outcomes.

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GE HealthCare debuts AI suite for early breast cancer detection

Health Imaging

DECEMBER 1, 2023

MyBreastAI integrates three AI applications designed to read mammograms and measure breast density.

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All mammograms from the last 2 years 'could be subject to an inaccurate interpretation,' hospital warns

Health Imaging

JULY 11, 2024

Per an order from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the hospital has had to halt all mammography services.

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Hospital Mammogram

How 'mindlessly' following AI guidance impacts radiologist performance

Health Imaging

MAY 2, 2023

Radiologists interpreting screening mammograms may be especially susceptible to falling victim to automation bias, as these exams are repetitive in nature.

Radiologist

Radiologist Mammogram

LG rolls out new monitors targeted at mammography reads

Health Imaging

JULY 23, 2024

The new monitor, which was recently approved by the FDA, is intended to improve the process of reading breast MRIs, mammograms and DBT exams.

Mammogram

Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

TRA Medical Imaging

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The start of a new year often brings promises to prioritize health and wellness, but how often do we think beyond exercise and nutrition? Comprehensive health care starts with preventionand thats where medical imaging and screenings play a pivotal role.

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How 'mindlessly' following AI guidance impacts radiologist performance

Health Imaging

MAY 17, 2023

Radiologists interpreting screening mammograms may be especially susceptible to falling victim to automation bias, as these exams are repetitive in nature.

Radiologist

Radiologist Mammogram

Assistive robot could increase mammogram accessibility to more people with disabilities

Health Imaging

JULY 15, 2024

The robot is expected to be operational and safety checked within the next three years.

Mammogram

Google's latest large language model is poised to give ChatGPT a run for its money in imaging

Health Imaging

MAY 17, 2023

One of the main goals of Med-PaLM 2 is to “synthesize information like X-rays and mammograms to one day improve patient outcomes.”

X-ray

X-ray Mammogram IT Imaging

AI proves a qualified second reader for screening mammography

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

According to one radiologist, the continued success of AI could make second reads for screening mammograms a thing of the past.

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Mammogram Radiologist

AI proves a qualified second reader for screening mammography

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

According to one radiologist, the continued success of AI could make second reads for screening mammograms a thing of the past.

Mammogram

Mammogram Radiologist

Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

TRA Medical Imaging

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The start of a new year often brings promises to prioritize health and wellness, but how often do we think beyond exercise and nutrition? Comprehensive health care starts with preventionand thats where medical imaging and screenings play a pivotal role.

Mammogram

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Survey says most women skip their recommended mammogram

Radiologists report fewer false positives when they have access to prior mammograms

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Standalone AI excels at reading digital mammograms, but how does it hold up with DBT exams?

Interruptions during mammogram reading increase inaccuracies, radiologist burnout

AI quantifies breast arterial calcifications on mammograms

Over half of eligible women skip their mammogram

DBT exams take twice as long to read as 2D mammograms, but the learning curve is short

Self-scheduled mammograms gaining popularity with younger patients

3D scanner capable of 5-second mammograms unveiled in Europe

Age, race and density status influence AI performance on mammogram reads

Women in rural areas, especially racial minorities, are less likely to receive a mammogram

Deep learning detects precancerous changes on mammograms

Google's latest large language model is poised to give ChatGPT a run for its money in imaging

Breast density notification requirements officially go into effect

Diagnostic mammograms not superior to screening for women with breast pain

Continued declines in screening mammogram volumes could have 'worrisome implications,' experts warn

Why the way microcalcifications on mammograms are regarded could change

How hormonal status affects background parenchymal enhancement on contrasted mammograms

Nearly 25% of women with breast arterial calcifications on mammo develop heart disease

AI effectively flags mammograms of women who would benefit from supplemental MRI

GE HealthCare debuts AI suite for early breast cancer detection

All mammograms from the last 2 years 'could be subject to an inaccurate interpretation,' hospital warns

How 'mindlessly' following AI guidance impacts radiologist performance

LG rolls out new monitors targeted at mammography reads

Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

How 'mindlessly' following AI guidance impacts radiologist performance

Assistive robot could increase mammogram accessibility to more people with disabilities

Google's latest large language model is poised to give ChatGPT a run for its money in imaging

AI proves a qualified second reader for screening mammography

AI proves a qualified second reader for screening mammography

Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

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