Interpretations were altered in 51% of second-opinion reviews for breast imaging exams. Interpretations were altered in 51% of second-opinion reviews for breast imaging exams. Research published online on June 28 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology revealed compelling findings regarding the impact of second opinions on breast imaging results. Conducted by researchers […]
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According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, when physicians are interrupted during mammogram readings, it detrimentally affects their overall performance, resulting in higher recall rates, decreased accuracy, and diminished job satisfaction. Researchers at Duke University Medical Center engaged nine breast cancer-specialized radiologists to interpret 150 previously analyzed mammogram […]
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A lack of time emerges as the primary explanation among women for not scheduling a mammogram, as indicated by a recent consumer survey conducted by MedStar Health, a prominent not-for-profit health system in Maryland. Despite widespread breast cancer awareness initiatives, celebrity endorsements, and visible support through events like sports teams donning pink, the survey reveals […]
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Researchers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute have innovated a groundbreaking technology known as the Muse Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound System, aiming to combat breast cancer tumors without resorting to surgery, as outlined in coverage by WINK News. This cutting-edge outpatient procedure integrates MRI technology to precisely locate breast tumors. Subsequently, a high-intensity focused ultrasound is […]
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Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) has emerged as a promising, cost-effective alternative for breast cancer staging compared to MRI, potentially leading to considerable annual savings for medical facilities, as demonstrated by a recent study conducted by experts from the University of Dundee and King’s College London. This comparative analysis focused on the costs associated with loco-regional […]
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The prominent shift in mammography technology has seen the emergence of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) systems, popularly known as 3D mammography, overtaking the long-standing standard of full-field digital mammography (FFDM) within breast imaging. According to the FDA’s MQSA statistics as of January 2023, DBT systems now constitute 46% of mammography systems in the U.S., with […]
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