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Breast cancer overdiagnosis rates are low in mammography screening

By Amerigo Allegretto

The benefits of mammography outweigh the risks of overdiagnosis -- especially since the overdiagnosis rate is low, a study published on 18 July in Cancer Medicine has found.

July 19, 2022

ECR: AI cuts radiologist workload by prioritizing mammography

By Kate Madden Yee

VIENNA - Using an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to triage screening mammography exams for interpretation both cuts radiologists' recall rates and their daily reading list, according to a presentation delivered on 16 July at ECR 2022.

July 16, 2022

Video from ECR 2022: Christiane Kuhl on breast MRI and life on the farm

VIENNA - Novel gadolinium-based contrast agents and the continued development of an abbreviated technique for breast MRI have caught the eye of Prof. Dr. Christiane Kuhl, PhD, at ECR 2022. She also celebrates the welcome return of in-person congresses and speaks about the wider impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world.

July 15, 2022

ECR: Don't fear lymphadenopathy after vaccination

By Amerigo Allegretto

Researchers continue to gain ground in understanding lymphadenopathy caused by the COVID-19 vaccines, and several presenters discussed their findings on the topic on 13 July at ECR 2022.

July 14, 2022

ECR: U.S. expert urges annual breast screening starting at 40

By Kate Madden Yee

VIENNA - U.S. research shows that annual breast cancer screening starting at age 40 is the most effective way to reduce mortality from the disease, according to a presentation delivered on 13 July at ECR 2022.

July 13, 2022

ECR: What will breast imaging look like in 2025?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Anything can happen three years from now, but that's not stopping breast imaging experts from making predictions for modalities within the next few years at ECR 2022 in Vienna.

July 13, 2022

ECR: How has COVID affected cancer screening programs in Europe?

By Kate Madden Yee

VIENNA - The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically affected how healthcare was delivered in Europe, and oncology screening programs were not immune from its impact, according to a panel of experts that convened on 13 July at ECR 2022.

July 12, 2022

Ultrasound predicts lymph node reactions to COVID vaccination

By Amerigo Allegretto

Swollen lymph nodes are a known side effect of COVID-19 vaccination. Artificial intelligence trained with ultrasound images can help to shine a light on this important topic, Spanish researchers have reported.

July 11, 2022

Study: Pandemic cut breast cancer screening volume by half

By Amerigo Allegretto

The COVID-19 pandemic led to breast cancer screening worldwide falling by nearly half, Italian investigators have concluded. This could lead to an avoidable rise in deaths from cancer, the authors say.

July 10, 2022

Breast imaging pioneer Maristany wins major recognition

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Dr. Maria Teresa Maristany Daunert of Barcelona, Spain, has become the first radiologist to be accepted as a member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Catalonia.

July 5, 2022

Week in Review: New debate over breast screening | Impact of AI on workload and accuracy | ESR survey on AI implementation

By Philip Ward

June 29, 2022

Heated debate resurfaces over breast screening’s effectiveness

By Frances Rylands-Monk

A known anti-mammography screening research group has reignited the controversy over breast screening by claiming the technology’s benefits have significantly decreased over time while its harms (i.e., overdiagnosis) remain unchanged. Dr. László Tabár has issued a response.

June 28, 2022

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