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BMJ: Mammography skeptics attack AgeX trial design
A team of British researchers known for past criticism of screening mammography is arguing that the design of the U.K.'s Age Extension Trial of Breast Cancer Screening (AgeX) is flawed. The group believes evidence from the trial should not be used to justify extending breast screening beyond existing age ranges, according to an analysis published online on 10 April in BMJ.
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DBT boosts diagnosis of additional breast cancer
French investigators have found that adding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to digital mammography boosts diagnostic accuracy for finding additional ipsilateral and contralateral breast cancer in women with nondense breast tissue, according to a study published online on 9 April in the journal Radiology.
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Swiss team finds AI can aid breast ultrasound reads
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm matched the performance of radiologist readers in detecting and classifying lesions on breast ultrasound exams, investigators from Switzerland reported in research published online on 29 March in European Radiology.
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Italian study finds higher recall rate with annual mammo
Italian researchers found that younger women who were screened annually with mammography had higher recall rates than older women who had biennial screening, according to a study published online on 18 March in European Radiology.
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DBT slashes biopsy rates of benign breast lesions
U.K. researchers have found that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) reduces the benign biopsy rate by as much as 23 percentage points compared with the full-field digital mammography rate, according to a study published online on 19 March in Radiology.
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AI can reduce mammography screening's workload
Artificial intelligence (AI) could effectively reduce the workload involved in reading mammography screening exams by eliminating studies most likely to be normal from the radiologist's worklist, according to a presentation delivered at ECR 2019 in Vienna.
March 14, 2019
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Faster breast MR protocol comparable to DBT for screening
An accelerated breast MRI protocol, performed without contrast media, is comparable to digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) for breast cancer screening, according to a presentation delivered at ECR 2019 in Vienna.
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Swiss find that breast CT screening is feasible
Swiss researchers performing a feasibility study with a new breast CT scanner found that the system turned in high-quality images at low radiation dose. The combination could mean that breast CT could be ready for cancer screening, according to a study published online on 2 March in Investigative Radiology.
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ABUS better than DBT for diagnostic workup
Automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) is more accurate than digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) as a diagnostic tool for working up positive findings on mammography screening in dense breast tissue, according to a presentation delivered at ECR 2019.
March 4, 2019
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US equipment manufacturers show versatility, usability at ECR
Ultrasound users have had a clear message for the imaging industry: Make the modality even easier to use and develop tools that optimize particular applications. The companies have listened, and at this year's ECR, they are presenting new or upgraded devices that address these demands.
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Book launch celebrates lives of global experts in radiology
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MRI indicates that people in early middle age with poor sleep quality exhibit signs of poor brain health in the form of older brain age later in life.
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Dutch fraud case puts spotlight on AI arena
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A report in the Dutch media about an x-ray AI developer being held in police custody over alleged fraud has focused attention on malpractice in the tech sector and how end users can protect themselves.
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Locum doctor struck off for gross misconduct
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The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has released a guidance document on pediatric trauma radiology.
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New study highlights long-term benefits of PSMA-PET
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Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET imaging can improve the length and quality of life for patients with recurrent prostate cancer, researchers have reported.
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ASMIRT issues statement on radiographers and cardiac devices
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The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) has released a position statement about radiographers' scope of practice for cardiac medical devices.
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The delayed restart of a nuclear research reactor in the Netherlands is expected to cause supply shortages of technetium-99m (Tc-99m) into November.
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