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New Deep Learning Challenge to Estimate Breast Density from Mammograms

Imaging Technology

The challenge aims to develop an architecture capable of automatically estimating the breast percentage density from mammograms. The challenge calls for the development of a new deep learning architecture that can overcome these limitations and automatically estimate the area-based breast percentage density from mammograms.

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Picturing Prevention: Exploring Creative Campaigns for Mammogram Awareness (Maharashtra, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Gondiya, Jalna, Hingoli, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology & Radiology data for artificial intelligence (AI) Introduction: Breast cancer awareness is a vital component of public health, and mammograms play a crucial role in early detection. Discuss interactive campaigns, challenges, and shareable content that encourage conversations around mammogram awareness.

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Critics slam Canadian breast screening guidelines

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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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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? The post Is it Time for Your Mammogram?

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Mobile health screening model lowers costs, promotes sustainability

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The study supports the need to adopt a new planning methodology that considers environmental, social, and financial sustainability jointly in the provision of public health services in rural areas,” Benedetto and colleagues wrote. Sustainability has become an area of exploration for radiology practices to explore. 656.38 -31,428.72

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Study Uncovers Barriers to Mammography Screening Among Black Women

Imaging Technology

Strikingly, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for Black women, underscoring the need to address this public health challenge. Only 31 percent had a documented mammogram in the EHR within the past two years. Interestingly, researchers found that the participants perceived mammograms as very beneficial.

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Psychosocial factors influence mammography adherence

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do not receive their recommended timely mammograms. Additionally, positive psychology interventions at the individual- and institutional- level, as part of broad public health initiatives could help improve efficacy of implementation.” Many women in the U.S. The full study can be found here.

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