AuntMinnie

JANUARY 24, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Women in racial and ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to be provided same-day diagnostic breast imaging services, despite such services being available, according to research published February 18 in Radiology. Additional imaging and possibly image-guided biopsy are recommended for women who have an abnormal screening mammogram.

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Professional Radiology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Maybe you recently decided to try the best 3D mammogram experience in El Paso, have recently moved, changed doctors, or acquired new insurance, and are now going to our imaging center for your annual mammogram. Professional Radiology provides Mammography services in El Paso. So, why are these prior images so important?

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Screening mammography exams arranged from low to high breast density can boost radiologists' interpretation performance, suggest findings published on October 8 in Radiology. This idea stems from previous studies' findings that between 20% and 50% of interval and screen-detected breast cancers were visible on prior screening mammograms.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Radiologists and radiology practices can become active partners in efforts to assist patients along their imaging journey and overcome existing barriers to equitable cancer screening care for traditionally marginalized populations," wrote a group led by Peter Abraham, MD, of the University of California, San Diego.

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Radiology Business

JULY 16, 2024

While the number may appear low, interest in this option continues to increase, noted experts with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 16, 2024

Online self-scheduling could help increase adherence to diagnostic mammography, according to research published July 12 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. years that their institution offered self-scheduling for diagnostic mammograms. The study included 23,150 diagnostic mammograms, with 82.8%

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Radiology Business

APRIL 29, 2024

Out-of-pocket charges can range from $234 for a diagnostic mammogram to over $1,000 for a breast MRI, according to a recently commissioned study.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 4, 2025

F-18 fluoroestradiol (FES) PET may improve staging of grade 1 or 2 estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer compared with F-18 FDG-PET, according to an article published March 4 in Radiology. Nuclear medicine physicians analyzed both sets of images and determined disease stages, with final stages verified via biopsy. (B)

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Radiology Business

APRIL 10, 2024

Scientists developed the deep learning algorithm using a set of over 123,000 digital mammograms (including 6,100-plus cancer cases).

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Researchers recently had results published showing the efficacy of an online tool for women to better understand their breast cancer screening results, including what their mammograms mean.

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The findings, derived from ACR's National Mammography Database, offer important clues as leaders seek to improve biopsy rates after screenings.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Los Angeles-based provider and its AI division, DeepHealth, recently assessed the skills of 18 physicians using their custom-built software.

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Professional Radiology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

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. The short answer is detection.

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Professional Radiology

APRIL 12, 2022

Cancer experts, however, have expressed concerns over the potential number of women who delayed breast cancer screenings and mammograms due to covid-related closures or backlogs. Let’s look at some of the recent numbers and revisit the importance of breast cancer screenings and mammograms. Why is Your Yearly Mammogram Important?

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 27, 2024

AI software can help increase detection of interval cancers on screening mammograms that were missed by two human readers, according to research published August 27 in Radiology. Lunit) to 2,052 screening mammograms acquired between January 2011 to December 2018 and interpreted by two readers.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 28, 2024

That's why prioritizing cybersecurity investments -- such as advanced network security systems supplemented by regular software updates, audits, and penetration assessments -- and offering staff training on keeping healthcare data and equipment safe can save radiology departments substantial expenses. Shujah Das Gupta.

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Radiology Business

JULY 18, 2023

Scientists see important implications from their work as practice leaders seek to improve efficiency and the patient experience.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 22, 2024

Radiology must consider at least five factors when it comes to validating AI algorithms for use in the department, according to a review published May 21 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Because thorough validation of AI models is crucial for effective patient care, and as the U.S. Create a scoring protocol. "To

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Using a standardized assessment, researchers in the UK compared the performance of a commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with human readers of screening mammograms. Results of their findings were published in Radiology.

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Professional Radiology

AUGUST 28, 2023

At Professional Radiology, we believe early detection is the key to effective breast cancer prevention. The Benefits of Regular Mammograms for Women Mammography plays a crucial role in breast cancer prevention by contributing to early detection, which is one of the most effective ways to reduce mortality and improve treatment outcomes.

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Radiology Business

APRIL 6, 2023

Women covered by commercial plans with higher out-of-pocket costs received significantly fewer subsequent procedures, experts wrote Monday in JAMA Network Open.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 10, 2024

according to findings published December 10 in Radiology. Hendrick and Monticciolo said that many women unable to get their annual mammograms during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 have not returned to yearly screening. The rate of late-stage breast cancers is on the rise in the U.S., They added that the U.S.

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The Radiology Clinic

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Amidst the battle against this disease, screening mammograms emerge as a crucial tool in early detection and effective treatment. In this blog, we delve into the significance of screening mammograms, their procedure, their benefits, and why they are essential for women’s health. What is a Screening Mammogram?

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A novel AI tool can accurately detect and characterize macrocalcifications on mammography, an Italian study published November 7 in European Radiology Experimental found. To do so, three radiologists annotated a dataset of mammograms using histology-based ground truth.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) currently recommends that women begin breast cancer screening mammograms at age 40 and receive them biannually thereafter.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 29, 2024

The reduction for the bilateral mammogram 77066 was 1.36%, reflecting an increase in RVU valuation that somewhat offsets the conversion factor cut. Effect on professional component reimbursement The single-view chest x-ray 71045 professional fee was cut 5.55%.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Gaps in coverage result in individuals paying anywhere from $234 for a follow-up diagnostic mammogram to over $1,000 for a breast MRI, Komen estimates.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 26, 2024

It has been nearly a decade since AI showed up in radiology. only six out of the 300+ regulatory-approved AI applications in radiology are reimbursed worldwide” and the “… lack of public funding is a significant obstacle for advancing AI in radiology and could delay the realization of AI’s full potential in improving patient care.”

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

However, abnormal findings on mammograms can lead to women being recalled for additional imaging and biopsies, many of which turn out to be "false positives," meaning they do not result in a cancer diagnosis. Early detection of breast cancer through mammography screening continues to save lives.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 16, 2025

Mammography remains one of the most critical areas of radiology practice -- and one that is facing changes in reporting requirements and reimbursement policy. Even with additional mammography reporting requirements placed on radiology practices, the reimbursement value of mammography services has not changed to reflect the extra work.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

When it comes to working up palpable breast abnormalities with contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), recombined images better depict the lesion than low-energy ones, research published November 8 in Academic Radiology has found. CEM is a promising technology for this application, the team explained.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 21, 2024

christine.book Tue, 05/21/2024 - 10:36 May 21, 2024 — According to a newly-published study of nearly 5,000 screening mammograms interpreted by an FDA-approved AI algorithm, patient characteristics such as race and age influenced false positive results. Nguyen, M.D.

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Radiology Business

MAY 18, 2023

mammograms each year, and its data support the need for annual screening, leaders said, The company delivers 1.5M

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 11, 2025

The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is recognizing four radiologists, as well as their institutions and research projects, with its 2025 ARRS Resident/Fellow in Radiology Awards.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

christine.book Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:11 November 22, 2023 — ScreenPoint Medical has announced that its Transpara breast AI has surpassed 5 million mammograms, including over 1 million Tomosynthesis (3D) exams analyzed in support of radiologists reading mammography exams. Gail, TC8). Gail, TC8). "As

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