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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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Are Mammograms Safe? Understanding Radiation Exposure and Precautions

Professional Radiology

Mammograms are a crucial diagnostic tool that helps doctors detect early signs of breast cancer and other breast-related issues. The truth is mammograms are generally safe when used properly, and the amount of radiation you’re exposed to is minimal. Radiation exposure is controlled and minimized to ensure patient safety.

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Pandemic prompted an increase in negative mammograms

AuntMinnie

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an increase in the rates of negative mammograms in both screening and diagnostic settings, a study published November 14 in the Journal of Radiology Nursing found. They also found a decrease in the proportion of negative diagnostic mammograms.

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What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?

AuntMinnie

and radiology has learned much since then, according to experts who directly dealt with the diseases impact. They also spearheaded the development of guidelines for the American College of Radiology (ACR), recognizing the role that imaging had in diagnosing COVID-19 in patients.

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Experts call for CPT codes for imaging AI reimbursement

AuntMinnie

New research comes out every week in radiology highlighting the performance and potential AI in assisting diagnosis of various pathologies. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the 1,000th clinical AI algorithm to close out 2024, and radiology is represented in about 75% of FDA-approved AI devices.

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Using AI with mammography can help select women for breast MRI

AuntMinnie

Using AI with mammography can help select women at high risk of breast cancer for supplemental MRI, according to research published February 4 in Radiology. ScreenPoint Medical ) for breast cancer detection on 2D mammograms to triage women with an assumed intermediate breast cancer risk for supplemental MRI.

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AI's impact on false-positive mammograms, breast cancer screening performance

AuntMinnie

million mammograms were performed in the U.S. Although mammogram is the most widely used screening modality, a known problem is that 9.5% As is common in Europe, NHS currently uses a two-radiologist reader assessment of breast mammograms, three when there is disagreement. Just over 40.5

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