Womens Imaging: Page 76

Breast cancer overdiagnosis not as prevalent as thought
By Amerigo Allegretto
About 15% of cancers detected on breast screening exams represent overdiagnosis and would never represent a health threat to women. The rate is half that of widely cited estimates, according to research published February 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
February 27, 2022
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Deep learning melds optical, MRI data for breast cancer imaging
By Kate Madden Yee
A new deep-learning algorithm shows promise for improving breast cancer detection by melding near-infrared spectral tomography (NIRST) and MRI data, according to a study published February 24 in Optica.
February 27, 2022
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Pandemic led to fewer mammograms, breast cancer treatments
By Amerigo Allegretto
With fewer mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic came fewer breast cancer treatments, including surgery and reconstruction, according to a study published February 23 in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery.
February 27, 2022
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What lessons can be learned from mammography CAD?
By Erik L. Ridley
Lessons learned from decades of clinical use of mammography computer-aided detection (CAD) software are crucial in preparing for broad adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in medical imaging, according to an article published on February 25 in JAMA Health Forum.
February 24, 2022
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Ultrasound helps predict difficult vaginal delivery
By Amerigo Allegretto
Ultrasound can "moderately" help predict if operative vaginal delivery will be difficult by estimating the head position and station of the fetus, according to research published February 19 in the Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction.
February 24, 2022
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Should second-opinion reads receive more reimbursement?
By Erik L. Ridley
Providing second opinions on breast imaging exams performed elsewhere can be time-consuming, but many radiologists aren't adequately reimbursed for these reads, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
February 23, 2022
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Communication can ease patient worries about DCIS
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiologists can improve communication with patients to ease worries and reduce confusion for women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), according to a study of over 1,800 women published February 22 in Cancer.
February 22, 2022
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DEXA scans link bone mineral density and breast cancer risk
By Will Morton
Women diagnosed with breast cancer have higher bone mineral density on dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans than women without breast cancer, according to a study published February 17 in npj Breast Cancer.
February 22, 2022
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ScreenPoint Medical names new CEO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dutch artificial intelligence software developer ScreenPoint Medical has appointed Mark Koeniguer as its new CEO.
February 21, 2022
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Ultrasound spots less-aggressive DCIS on breast exams
By Amerigo Allegretto
Ultrasound can help identify the features that could indicate less aggressive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) on breast exams, possibly helping women avoid surgery, according to research published February 15 in Radiology.
February 21, 2022
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Could spot compression DBT help reduce benign workup?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Spot compression viewing with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) may reduce further workup of benign findings, though with slightly more radiation dose, according to a study published February 16 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
February 17, 2022
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Automated AI analysis spots reports with abnormal results
By Erik L. Ridley
An automated process based on a deep-learning algorithm can identify scanned documents of radiology reports that need following up, according to research published online in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association.
February 17, 2022
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