AuntMinnie

JANUARY 6, 2025

Postoperative MRI surveillance appears to lower the odds of advanced second breast cancer in women with a personal history of the disease, researchers have reported. "In Images in a 40-year-old woman who underwent breast-conserving surgery for left breast cancer and a surveillance breast MRI examination 25 months after surgery. (A)

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As the initial COVID-19 vaccines became available in the second year of the pandemic, reports emerged of imaging findings associated with vaccination. Vaccinated patients could demonstrate imaging results of how vaccines could impact imaging results. Images and captions courtesy of the American Roentgen Ray Society.

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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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 16, 2025

Breast density can often obscure lesions on conventional x-ray mammography, and so other screening modalities such as MRI or ultrasound are often recommended for follow-up. CEM is faster and less costly than MRI and can often be used as a follow-up to an abnormal screening mammogram when it is clinically appropriate.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Low-dose positron emission mammography (PEM) can detect invasive breast cancer in a feasible manner, according to research published February 9 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. This study underscores the potential of this low-dose PEM system as a promising imaging tool in breast cancer diagnosis,” the Freitas team wrote.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 8, 2025

However, the researchers noted a lack of data on interpreting surveillance mammograms in women with a personal history of breast cancer. Images depict a 65-year-old patient with contralateral second breast cancer 6.3 A) Left craniocaudal and (B) mediolateral oblique mammograms assessed as benign. (C)

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 18, 2024

A radiologist’s perception when viewing a complex MR image may be akin to a Major League Baseball (MLB) batter reading the stitches on a fastball, according to researchers exploring exactly how diagnostic interpretations are made. The Perception Lab is a "pop-up" version of an academic research lab focused on medical image perception.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 22, 2024

Komen has urged quick passage in Arizona of legislation that would eliminate patient out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. House Bill 2411 was introduced in the state by Representative David Cook (R-Globe) and includes eliminating costs for patients for MRI, ultrasound, and diagnostic mammograms.

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The Radiology Clinic

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Amidst the battle against this disease, screening mammograms emerge as a crucial tool in early detection and effective treatment. In this blog, we delve into the significance of screening mammograms, their procedure, their benefits, and why they are essential for women’s health. What is a Screening Mammogram?

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 27, 2024

Cryoablation uses imaging guidance typically with ultrasound or CT to locate tumors. Follow-up imaging was performed after the procedure by mammogram, ultrasound, or in some cases contrast-enhanced mammogram or MRI, based on patient eligibility and preference.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Previous studies have demonstrated that dense breast tissue masks breast cancers on mammography, and that supplemental imaging such as ultrasound and MRI confirms suspicious findings within dense tissue. Kerlikowske has studied breast density on imaging. The law goes into effect September 10, 2024. “The

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 9, 2024

An AI-based method can outperform models based just on breast density analysis for identifying patients who would benefit from supplemental imaging, according to research published April 9 in Radiology. What’s more, the AI score could potentially have saved more than twice the number of years of life than relying on density measurements. “In

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AuntMinnie

MAY 21, 2024

The retrospective study included data collected between 2007 and 2019 from 4,150 women in this age range who underwent 4,448 screening mammograms. Images of a 39-year-old woman shows a grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma on mammography, confirmed by supplementary ultrasound.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 31, 2024

Breast imaging organizations and political bodies are criticizing updated guidelines on breast cancer screening by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC). Additionally, the guidelines do not recommend supplemental imaging in women with dense breasts or women with a personal family history of breast cancer.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Breast imaging experts are criticizing a recent study that questioned whethe. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Breast MRI uptake is low among women at high breast cancer risk Online self-scheduling use in mammography increases Do cancer screening exams really extend patients' lives?

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Some factors tied to first breast cancers can have a negative impact on screening mammography's ability to find future cancers, according to research published October 5 in Clinical Imaging. Also, mammogram-occult primary breast cancer is the most important risk factor for a contralateral mammogram-occult second breast cancer, the team found.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) has tradeoffs when it comes to imaging women with extremely dense breasts, according to research published October 1 in Radiology. This problem has led to researchers exploring different methods for better accuracy in imaging these women. Image courtesy of the RSNA. 0.003 Specificity 96.2%

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 29, 2024

The reduction for the bilateral mammogram 77066 was 1.36%, reflecting an increase in RVU valuation that somewhat offsets the conversion factor cut. For example, an imaging center with all the listed modalities except for PET would see a decrease of 2.6% rather than 2.5%

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 16, 2024

A deep-learning model based on mammographic images can determine tumor staging and sentinel lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients, a study published April 15 in Informatics in Medicine Unlocked found. The researchers highlighted that CNNs require little preprocessing compared with other image classification algorithms.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 10, 2025

A team led by Joao Horvat, MD, from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York found that CEM depicted 90% of breast cancers compared with 10% on low-energy mammograms alone and 50% on low-energymammogramswith whole-breast ultrasound. Horvat and co-authors investigated whether the same trend goes for CEM.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dense Breast Info (DBI) has issued a statement of support for “Find It Early Act” HR 3086, a bill that addresses insurance barriers to breast cancer screening beyond an initial mammogram. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require that women be informed after their mammograms whether their breasts are “dense” or “not dense.”

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said CT is still the preferred imaging modality for patients with medical devices. However, "for imaging procedures specifically, CT continues to be the preferred tomographic imaging technology for people with implantable or wearable medical devices. Read the FDA's full guidance here.

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Vesta Teleradiology

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Advanced imaging technologies continue to play a crucial role in detecting cancers before they progress, giving patients the best chance for successful treatment. The Importance of Early Detection Through Imaging Early detection of cancer through imaging allows for interventions at stages when treatment is most effective.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 11, 2025

Imaging surveillance may be a safe alternative to surgical excision for architectural distortions detected by digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) alone, suggest findings published March 12 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. C) Post-biopsy mammogram shows cylinder clip (arrow) in appropriate position.

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Delaney Radiology

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The American Cancer Society recommends starting annual mammogram screenings at age 40. In some instances, other imaging exams may be requested for many reasons. Some of these reasons include: incomplete information, something is found that needs further investigation, other image angles are needed to get a better view, etc.

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Pure Mammography

JULY 14, 2021

This breast surgery is often performed long before a woman needs her first mammogram , which means that the topic of breast implants’ effects on necessary screenings is rarely discussed before breast augmentation is performed. How often do I need a mammogram? Mammograms should be scheduled every 1 to 2 years until at least age 75.

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Aidoc

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Why Breast Density Matters in Cancer Screening Dense breast tissue affects screening in two key ways: Reduced Visibility : Dense tissue appears white on mammograms, as do tumors, making it harder to detect abnormalities. Inter-radiologist Variation : Assessments can vary up to 33% 1 when different radiologists interpret the same mammograms.

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

IMI joins SLHP, providing quality and affordable medical imaging to the Treasure Valley Healthcare Community {Boise, Idaho, February 15, 2024} SLHP members now have more options when it comes to accessing medical imaging within the Treasure Valley. Luke’s Health Partners.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 5, 2024

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. Ultrasound rounds out the radiologist’s toolkit for supplemental imaging of women with dense breasts.

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Pure Mammography

MARCH 5, 2024

If you’re in your 30’s, you may be wondering if it’s time to add a yearly mammogram to your healthcare routine. When Does the American Cancer Society Recommend Starting Mammograms? Continue to get mammograms if you’re in good health and expect to live an additional 10 years. Should I Get a Mammogram in My 20s or 30s?

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Midstate Radiology Associates

JANUARY 3, 2025

High-Risk Screening Program Midstate Radiology Associates, one of the first Radiology providers in the United States to offer a high-risk screening program within all Womens Imaging locations, is a proud partner of CARE, a secure application to collect and analyze patients medical information and family history.

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Capitol Imaging Services

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Capitol Imaging Services has served tens of thousands of women with our women’s health examinations in screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, bone density studies, breast MRI and breast biopsy. For screening mammograms, we ask for about 20 minutes of a woman’s time. Convenient.

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Vesta Teleradiology

APRIL 15, 2025

In Michigan, a patient recently reported waiting over 80 days for imaging results. Another waited three months for mammogram findings. Theyre part of a larger trend, driven by a persistent imbalance between the number of radiologists available and the ever-growing demand for diagnostic imaging. These delays arent isolated.

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J Gershon Breast Imaging

MAY 10, 2023

While this is an improvement over the prior recommendation to begin screening at age 50, it falls short of the current recommendation by the Society of Breast Imaging and the American College of Radiology to obtain annual mammograms beginning at age 40. Concern for radiation risk due to annual screening is really of no concern!

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Imaging Technology

MAY 16, 2023

Further, the task force incorrectly concludes there is “inadequate” evidence to support adding screening MRI (or ultrasound if MRI is not possible) after a mammogram for many women with dense breasts. In women with the densest breasts, about 40% of cancers are missed on a mammogram.

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Professional Radiology

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The earlier breast cancer is detected through diagnostic imaging, the better chance there is for successful treatment with surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. Consistent mammography and diagnostic imaging appointments can help stop this number from continuing to rise. this year alone. this year alone.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 5, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 07/05/2023 - 19:42 uly 5, 2023 — A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has found that artificial intelligence ( AI ) language models like ChatGPT can accurately identify appropriate imaging services for two important clinical presentations: breast cancer screening and breast pain. ChatGPT 4 outperformed 3.5,

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