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2009 USPSTF breast screening guidelines led to less mammography uptake

AuntMinnie

The USPSTFs 2009 policy recommended that women ages 50 to 74 undergo biennial mammograms -- what was then a B-grade recommendation. million women, of whom 75% reported having a biennial mammogram. percentage-point decrease in the probability of receiving a biennial mammogram. In a study of about 1.6

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Critics slam Canadian breast screening guidelines

AuntMinnie

Holland invited breast cancer experts to review the draft guidelines and share their critical analysis and called for the public consultation period from six weeks to a minimum of 60 days. It is important that Canadians trust the process of public health guidance. Public health guidance must protect Canadians,” Holland said.

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Mobile health screening model lowers costs, promotes sustainability

AuntMinnie

The investigators, led by doctoral candidate Vera Benedetto from the Health Science Interdisciplinary Center in Pisa, found that their model, which utilizes mobile cancer screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer, reduced costs by over 95,000 euros ($101,155 U.S.) in terms of travel costs and productivity losses. 656.38 -31,428.72

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AI scoring predicts future breast cancer risk

AuntMinnie

Researchers led by Solveig Hofvind, PhD, from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo found that absolute average AI scores based on commercially available algorithms were higher for breasts developing cancer versus not developing cancer four to six years before their eventual detection on screening mammography.

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Lunit's AI Solution Enhances Qatar's National Breast Cancer Screening Program

Imaging Technology

Starting June 2024, Qatar's Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has integrated Lunit INSIGHT MMG into its "Screen for Life" program, the country's national breast and bowel cancer screening initiative. This marks the first nationwide adoption of AI in a national-level breast screening workflow in the Middle East.

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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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Is it Time for Your Mammogram? Here’s Why You Should Ask Your Doctor 

Professional Radiology

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? Why is a Mammogram Important? Here’s what you need to know. What is Breast Cancer?

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