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Room color, monitor displays affect breast imaging quality

AuntMinnie

Breast image interpretation requires radiologists to visualize structures on mammograms. However, overall image quality also plays a role in accurate image interpretation, which is where the functional and environmental conditions of display monitors come into play.

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ChatGPT demonstrates mixed results in assigning BI-RADS categories

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT demonstrates modest accuracy when assigning BI-RADS scores for mammograms and breast ultrasound exams, according to research published October 30 in Clinical Imaging. Previous reports suggest that large language models can correctly recommend appropriate imaging modalities for patients based on their clinical presentation.

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Advancing Healthcare Access: Teleradiology Support for Rural Hospitals in Illinois and Ohio

Vesta Teleradiology

As a teleradiology company, we specialize in bridging this gap by offering high-quality diagnostic imaging interpretation, ensuring rural healthcare providers can deliver top-tier care to their patients. Rural facilities are updating workflows to comply with these laws.

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AI scoring predicts future breast cancer risk

AuntMinnie

The algorithm provided a continuous cancer detection score for each exam ranging from zero to 100, with higher scores translating to a higher likelihood of cancer on the mammogram. Using exam data from between 2004 and 2018, the team evaluated the AI algorithm in 2022 and 2023. 79 Average differences (prior to interval cancers) 19.7

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Top 5 Trends Shaping Radiology in 2025

Vesta Teleradiology

In 2025, AI tools are more refined than ever, assisting radiologists with cancer detection, anomaly identification, and image interpretation. Advanced algorithms can now process vast amounts of imaging data faster than ever, reducing turnaround times and enhancing patient outcomes.

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National Cancer Prevention Month: The Role of Imaging in Early Detection

Vesta Teleradiology

Here are the latest recommendations for breast, lung, and prostate cancer screenings: Breast Cancer : The American Cancer Society recommends that women aged 45 to 54 undergo annual mammograms. Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and expected to live at least 10 more years (American Cancer Society).

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Direct Radiology Can Help Meet Increased Women’s Imaging Demand This Year

Direct Radiology

This expanded offering includes image interpretation for screening mammograms (2D & 3D), breast ultrasounds, and breast MRI. In order to provide the highest-quality breast imaging reading services, Direct Radiology created a team of board-certified and fellowship-trained radiologists to lead the program.