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Do radiologists trust mammography AI software?

AuntMinnie

In a large-scale prospective trial conducted at a breast screening program in Europe, fewer women were recalled based on AI analysis of their digital mammogram than those recalled due to consensus findings from radiologists. The observed behavior may attenuate, and underestimate, the potential benefits of AI CAD in screening programs.

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Study shows women will pay for AI breast cancer screening exam

AuntMinnie

CHICAGO -- When AI in mammography is coupled with a safeguard radiologist review, women are more likely to pay for breast cancer screening mammography if the AI will boost exam results, research presented December 5 at the RSNA meeting suggests. Investigators explored the impact of adding AI to mammogram screening exams. versus 4.6%.

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Radiologists report fewer false positives when they have access to prior mammograms

Health Imaging

Viewing patients' priors consistently improves readers' performances, regardless of experience level, specialization or the volume of screening mammograms they are accustomed to reading.

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Interruptions during mammogram reading increase inaccuracies, radiologist burnout

Health Imaging

Interruptions while reading breast images contribute to emotions associated with physician burnout, according to a new study.

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Standalone AI excels at reading digital mammograms, but how does it hold up with DBT exams?

Health Imaging

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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AI quantifies breast arterial calcifications on mammograms

Health Imaging

There are no standards requiring radiologists to report on the presence of BACs, even though up to half of referring providers have indicated they would prefer to be made aware of the finding.

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Prioritizing mammogram reads based on breast density improves radiologist performance

Radiology Business

Amid staffing shortages and rising imaging volumes, practices are seeking ways to increase efficiency, and Dutch scientists may have found a solution.

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