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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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 27, 2023

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. HB 4180 is sponsored by Reps. Nabeela Syed (D-51st District), Michael J.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 24, 2024

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% Just over 40.5

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

When it comes to working up palpable breast abnormalities with contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), recombined images better depict the lesion than low-energy ones, research published November 8 in Academic Radiology has found. The investigators used pathology or one-year follow-up imaging as the reference standard.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Breast radiologists may want to consider the physical surroundings of mammography rooms for optimal image quality, according to a quality control study published November 15 in Radiography. However, white wall color around monitors and high ambient light have negative impacts on image evaluation.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 11, 2025

While the pandemic affected medical operations across the country, the experts said that radiologists developed and honed their sense of resiliency as imaging was placed on the front lines. Medical imaging played a significant role in the early days of the pandemic when it hit its initial peak in April 2020.

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Professional Radiology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Maybe you recently decided to try the best 3D mammogram experience in El Paso, have recently moved, changed doctors, or acquired new insurance, and are now going to our imaging center for your annual mammogram. So, why are these prior images so important? In this case, the radiologist may recommend a diagnostic mammogram.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Screening mammography exams arranged from low to high breast density can boost radiologists' interpretation performance, suggest findings published on October 8 in Radiology. This idea stems from previous studies' findings that between 20% and 50% of interval and screen-detected breast cancers were visible on prior screening mammograms.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This goes for women in all age groups and women who are Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American, according to the report written by Edward Hendrick, PhD, from the University of Colorado in Aurora and Debra Monticciolo, MD, from the Foundation for Imaging Research and Education in Temple, TX. They added that the U.S.

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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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AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

Imaging societies and cancer screening advocates continue to criticize a recent federal ruling that challenges no-cost preventive health services. Becerra, imaging society experts said it could open the door for future legal challenges to such services. Xavier Becerra et al. While the ruling only impacts parties in Braidwood v.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In breast imaging, AI has shown its potential as a clinical assistant to interpreting radiologists. To do so, three radiologists annotated a dataset of mammograms using histology-based ground truth. These networks were also validated and tested using an annotated dataset of 1,000 patients and 1,986 mammograms.

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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

AUGUST 20, 2024

Curve-shaped breast compression paddles may lead to some pain relief, but they also reduce image quality on mammograms, suggest findings published August 20 in Radiology. But the paddles also decreased image contrast and the visibility of structures. who were screened at three sites in the Netherlands.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 28, 2024

With AI-mediated cyberattacks on the rise, radiologists can find it challenging to balance prompt patient access to diagnostic imaging while safeguarding sensitive healthcare data. With growing radiology practices and outpatient imaging facilities, we will see an increase in outsourced diagnostic imaging. Dhaval Shah.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 22, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 05/22/2023 - 13:25 May 22, 2023 — Incorrect advice by an AI-based decision support system could seriously impair the performance of radiologists at every level of expertise when reading mammograms, according to a new study published in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).

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AuntMinnie

MAY 21, 2024

Radiology departments continue to have interest in implementing AI into their workflows, with the technology being used to manage workloads among radiologists. iCAD) generated case scores (malignancy certainty) and risk scores (one-year subsequent malignancy risk) for each mammogram. The FDA-approved algorithm (ProFound AI 3.0,

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 27, 2024

The finding suggests the technique may provide a new treatment path for women who are not candidates for lumpectomy, or surgical removal, noted Yolanda Bryce, MD, an interventional radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, and senior author of the study.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 10, 2024

A deep-learning algorithm can rule out the presence of breast cancer on screening mammograms, improving specificity and yielding significant workflow and downstream savings, according to research published April 10 in Radiology. dataset 1: 143,593 mammograms interpreted by 11 breast radiologists from 2008 to 2017 U.S.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

CureMetrix plans to roll out its cmAngio AI software to SimonMed Imaging's network of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CureMetrix noted, adding that the software will be used to read mammograms and detect and localize breast arterial calcifications. SimonMed Imaging operates in 10 states. physician radiology practices.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

christine.book Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:11 November 22, 2023 — ScreenPoint Medical has announced that its Transpara breast AI has surpassed 5 million mammograms, including over 1 million Tomosynthesis (3D) exams analyzed in support of radiologists reading mammography exams. Gail, TC8). "As

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A recent Australian study criticizing narratives surrounding breast density notification has drawn mixed reactions from radiologists and advocates of breast cancer screening. Radiologists have studied and continue to research how breast density plays into breast cancer risk. Kerlikowske has studied breast density on imaging.

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Professional Radiology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Tucked away beneath all of the symbolism and public events, is the quiet experience of the mammogram and the radiology technology that makes it possible. Why are mammograms at the center of this public health battle? The advent of mammography remains the go-to for breast imaging. Why is a Mammogram Important?

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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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Imaging Technology

MARCH 19, 2024

We're excited to introduce advanced workstation features for our flagship solution, ProFound Detection, aimed at further improving and facilitating radiologists' interpretation of mammograms within their workstation,” said Dana Brown , President and CEO of iCAD.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthcare disparities continue to plague medical imaging, but there are concrete measures radiologists can take to mitigate them, according to a paper published on October 12 in RadioGraphics. B) A craniocaudal magnified mammogram more clearly shows the irregular mass and pleomorphic calcifications in the medial breast. (C)

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Professional Radiology

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Benefits of Regular Mammograms for Women Mammography plays a crucial role in breast cancer prevention by contributing to early detection, which is one of the most effective ways to reduce mortality and improve treatment outcomes. Schedule your mammogram appointment today at (915) 225-2480 ! They are considered precancerous changes.

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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 18, 2024

As a tenant in the Milford Walmart Supercenter, MammogramNow delivers essential breast screening services, provided by a team of board-certified radiologists and trained technologists from RadNet’s Delaware Imaging Network.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 16, 2025

Breast density assessment is important not only for the patients health, but it also has reimbursement implications for radiologists. Considerations for subsequent imaging Patients identified as having dense breasts are recommended for additional imaging using MRI, ultrasound, or contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM).

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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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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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Imaging Technology

MAY 21, 2024

christine.book Tue, 05/21/2024 - 10:36 May 21, 2024 — According to a newly-published study of nearly 5,000 screening mammograms interpreted by an FDA-approved AI algorithm, patient characteristics such as race and age influenced false positive results. Duke Health , breast radiologist and assistant professor at Duke University in Durham, NC.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

MAY 2, 2023

Incorrect advice by an AI-based decision support system could seriously impair the performance of radiologists at every level of expertise when reading mammograms, according to a new study published in Radiology.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The challenge aims to develop an architecture capable of automatically estimating the breast percentage density from mammograms. These tools also require an experienced radiologist to adjust the segmentation threshold for dense tissue within the breast area. High breast tissue density is a significant risk factor for breast cancer.

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