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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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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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Breast Tomosynthesis Improves Screening in Community Settings

Imaging Technology

In addition, radiologists’ interpretive performance improved with DBT. The results of the study were published today, April 11, in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). “Our Our study demonstrated that more radiologists in U.S. Our study demonstrated that more radiologists in U.S.