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How does access to prior images affect DBT's recall rate?
By Kate Madden Yee
Having access to prior mammography images and comparing them with current digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) exams reduced recalls by almost 70% in a study published June 29 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Comparing current images with priors also cut the digital mammography recall rate by 56%.
July 1, 2018
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Group uses AI to assess mammo interpretation bias
By Kate Madden Yee
Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN, have used artificial intelligence (AI) technology to analyze how radiologists read mammograms, according to research published in the July issue of the Journal of Medical Imaging.
June 28, 2018
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Breast cancer studies overlook socioeconomic factors
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Social factors such as race and economic position influence women's vulnerability to breast cancer, but they are rarely considered in breast cancer research, according to a commentary published in the July issue of Cancer Causes and Control.
June 27, 2018
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Dense breast tissue translates into higher cancer odds
By Kate Madden Yee
A large study out of Norway found that women with dense breast tissue do have higher odds of both screen-detected and interval breast cancer -- and that automated breast density measurement tools can accurately categorize tissue density, according to a study published online June 26 in Radiology.
June 25, 2018
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Annals: Overdiagnosis must be better defined
By Kate Madden Yee
The problem of overdiagnosis in cancer screening has been hotly debated for years, with a variety of imaging exams on the list of services some say lead to the phenomenon. An article published June 26 in the Annals of Internal Medicine tries to clear up the confusion by defining overdiagnosis and the conditions that lead to it.
June 25, 2018
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Breast imaging centers lack inclusive transgender care
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Many U.S. breast imaging facilities don't have structures in place to establish an inclusive environment for transgender patients, according to a study published online June 20 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
June 21, 2018
Breast surgeon launches video school for patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A breast surgeon in Gainesville, VA, has launched an online resource called the Breast Cancer School for Patients that he hopes will bridge the breast cancer education gap between patients and doctors.
June 20, 2018
How should AI be used in breast ultrasound?
By Erik L. Ridley
How can radiologists make the most of artificial intelligence (AI) software in breast ultrasound? By using the software concurrently during the interpretation process, according to research presented at the recent Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine annual meeting.
June 20, 2018
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Hologic starts selling Viera portable breast ultrasound unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging firm Hologic has started selling its new Viera handheld breast ultrasound scanner in the U.S. and Europe.
June 19, 2018
Breast MRI underutilized in high-risk women
By Kate Madden Yee
Supplemental screening breast MRI is underused by women at higher risk of breast cancer, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of Women's Health.
June 19, 2018
2016 10 05 17 45 45 493 Breast Cancer 400
Group reveals work on hybrid acoustic-optical imaging
By Kate Madden Yee
Researchers from the California Institute of Technology have developed an imaging technique that combines optical with acoustic imaging. They believe it could someday offer a viable alternative to screening mammography, according to a paper published online June 15 in Nature Communications.
June 18, 2018
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People want cancer screening, despite pitfalls
By Wayne Forrest
A new study found that individuals had a strong preference for cancer screening exams even after they were told the potential harm of screening would outweigh its benefit, according to a paper accepted for publication in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied.
June 14, 2018
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