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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. Contact us online or call (915) 225-2480 to learn more.

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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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Experts call for CPT codes for imaging AI reimbursement

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Its the wild west out there as far as how its being handled, said Sandy Coffta, vice president of client services at Healthcare Administrative Partners. Previous research suggests that incorporating AI into mammograms can increase cancer detection rates by up to 20% while mitigating false-positive cases.

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GE HealthCare debuts AI suite for early breast cancer detection

Health Imaging

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

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Bill aims for more mammograms, other breast imaging in Illinois

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An act making mammograms more accessible in Illinois is now in lawmakers’ hands. Coverage for molecular breast imaging will be required and, in those cases where it is not already covered, breast MRI will also be covered.

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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. Such availability can be affected by various socioeconomic factors, including those tied to individual patients, neighborhoods, and healthcare systems. million screening mammograms. and included 1.1 Hispanic 0.61

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AI's impact on false-positive mammograms, breast cancer screening performance

AuntMinnie

million mammograms were performed in the U.S. Although mammogram is the most widely used screening modality, a known problem is that 9.5% As is common in Europe, NHS currently uses a two-radiologist reader assessment of breast mammograms, three when there is disagreement. Just over 40.5

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