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

AuntMinnie

AI software based on deep-learning algorithms is showing promise, however, for helping to improve specificity in screening mammography and other breast imaging modalities. million mammograms were performed in the U.S. Although mammogram is the most widely used screening modality, a known problem is that 9.5%

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A brief history of radiology

Radiology Cafe

after seeing the image. (2) Photoprint from radiograph by W.K. 3) In the early twentieth century, it was a common goal for investigators to try to find a way to separate the superimposed shadows that were recorded when a complex structure was shown on a radiograph. (3) 15) Radiologists needed a common means for sharing images.

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Breakthroughs in breast cancer screening technologies

AuntMinnie

For dense-breasted patients requiring supplemental imaging, MRI remains a valuable option that is not limited by breast density and is shown to be more sensitive than mammography at finding breast cancer. vi Investigations continue of this newer imaging modality, which has the potential to positively benefit patients with dense breasts.