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 […]
Mammogram
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 recent survey commissioned by the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center sheds light on a concerning trend: less than half of adults possess a comprehensive understanding of common breast cancer symptoms. Equally alarming is the prevailing lack of fear among most women regarding the disease. While the survey found that an overwhelming 93% of […]
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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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Recent data from the National Lung Screening Trial indicate that over 30% of low dose computed tomography (LDCT) screenings for lung cancer reveal significant incidental findings requiring attention from radiologists. In a case series examining 26,455 participants undergoing CT lung cancer screenings, the majority of screenings with significant incidental findings (SIFs) displayed at least one […]
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Recent research has unveiled that specific radiographic features related to missed lung cancer (MLC) might be predictive of unfavorable outcomes for patients. This insight, detailed in a recent paper within Clinical Imaging, highlights how characteristics involving location, density, and superimposed structures could correlate with poorer prognoses. Thitiporn Suwatanapongched, the corresponding author from the Division of […]
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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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A recent meta-analysis suggests that MRI emerges as the superior method for additional imaging in women with dense breast tissue. This comprehensive review involved more than 250,000 women screened for breast cancer, over half of whom exhibited dense breast tissue and negative mammography results. In a comparison among digital breast tomosynthesis, handheld US, automated breast […]
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