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IAEA launches project on software dosimetry
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched a project to investigate the use of software to assist radiology professionals with performing quality assurance and dosimetry on x-ray equipment.
January 15, 2021
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Mammograms for inpatients could boost screening rates
By Theresa Pablos
Offering mammograms to low-income patients during an inpatient hospital stay could boost screening rates, according to the findings of a small pilot study published on January 11 in the Annals of Family Medicine.
January 14, 2021
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How many cancers were missed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
By Theresa Pablos
Cancer diagnoses declined by double digits at a prominent Boston healthcare system during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020, according to an analysis published on January 14 in JAMA Oncology. Researchers estimated more than 1,400 lesions could have been missed in a three-month period.
January 13, 2021
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Asians, Hispanics miss out on imaging during pandemic
By Emily Hayes
Hispanic and Asian patients have been significantly less likely to get imaging studies during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating the risk of delayed diagnoses, according to a Brigham and Women's study published January 12 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
January 13, 2021
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Patients in Canada missing recommended cancer screenings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A significant number of people in Canada are missing timely screening tests for colorectal, breast, and cervical cancers, according to a study published January 6 in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
January 12, 2021
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AI bolsters specificity of screening breast ultrasound
By Erik L. Ridley
A diagnostic model that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI)-based quantitative analysis can significantly decrease false-positive rates for masses detected on screening breast ultrasound exams, potentially helping to reduce unnecessary biopsies, according to a study published online January 11 in Scientific Reports.
January 11, 2021
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Density notification laws are working -- but not equally
By Theresa Pablos
Dense breast notification laws appear to be providing more women with density information, but the gains are not equal across all types of women, according to the findings of a study published on December 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
January 11, 2021
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Can AI spot breast cancer years before radiologists?
By Erik L. Ridley
A deep-learning algorithm successfully detected breast cancer on screening mammography, in some cases as early as two years before it was diagnosed during conventional interpretation, according to research published online January 11 in Nature Medicine. The algorithm also performed well with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) exams.
January 10, 2021
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Diagnostics growth drives Hologic's Q1 results higher
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Strong growth in its molecular diagnostics business -- with revenues almost tripling due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- helped drive first-quarter preliminary financial results for Hologic. Revenues in the company's Breast Health business edged up slightly.
January 7, 2021
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QT Imaging announces EMEA distribution agreement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Transmission ultrasound breast imaging developer QT Imaging has named Dutch firm Freedom Ventures as exclusive distributor of its QTscan device for the European, Middle Eastern, and North African markets (EMEA). Freedom Ventures will do business as QT Scan.
January 6, 2021
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6 factors that influence who gets routine mammography
By Theresa Pablos
Researchers identified six psychological and socioeconomic factors that influence whether a woman is more or less likely to undergo regular screening mammography. The Turkish research team published their findings on January 2 in Perspectives in Psychiatric Care.
January 6, 2021
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Family breast cancer history tied to mammo usage
By Theresa Pablos
Should women with a family history of breast cancer qualify for additional screening mammography? A December 24 study in the Breast found these moderate-risk patients underwent more mammograms and had a higher rate of screen-detected cancers than their lower-risk peers.
January 5, 2021
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