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Scottish women in deprived areas miss out on breast screening
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
About 60% of women from the poorest areas of Scotland are not going for breast cancer screenings, while around 80% of those in more wealthy neighborhoods have attended screening, according to new data from Public Health Scotland published on 1 June in the Scotsman.
June 2, 2021
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Wide-scale disruption continues in Ireland after cyberattack
By Philip Ward
Radiology service providers across Ireland are still facing major difficulties in the wake of last Friday's ransomware attack that caused the shutdown of many computer systems. There are now media reports of the hackers posting patient data online to bolster their demands for a $20 million ransom.
May 19, 2021
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Swedish group investigates how AI can enhance breast screening
By Erik L. Ridley
Artificial intelligence (AI) has drawn significant interest lately for its potential to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of breast cancer screening programs. Researchers from Sweden are putting that idea to the test in a large randomized prospective trial that will enroll 100,000 women.
May 19, 2021
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Ransomware attack leaves Irish radiology reeling after IT shutdown
By Philip Ward
Radiologists across Ireland are battling hard to deliver services to patients after a ransomware attack led to the closure of many computer systems on Friday. The major disruption looks set to last for several days.
May 16, 2021
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Rural health funding receives a boost in Australia
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Australian 2021-2022 federal budget includes a boost for rural general practitioners, according to a report posted on 12 May by the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC).
May 13, 2021
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Novel research from Spain underlines potential of breast AI
By Erik L. Ridley
A study of nearly 16,000 women has shown an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can sharply reduce radiologist workload for screening mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis exams without having a major impact on sensitivity.
May 6, 2021
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10 things angry patients say about radiologists in bad reviews
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
Most patients are extremely satisfied with their radiologist, but there's still scope to reduce the number of negative experiences, according to the authors of a Dutch survey. They've included details of 10 deeply critical reviews from which lessons can be learned.
May 5, 2021
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Fujifilm Europe to launch mammography system upgrade
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Fujifilm Europe on 28 April plans to release an updated version of its Amulet Innovality mammography system called Harmony.
April 26, 2021
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Breast MRI can enhance management of women with nipple discharge
By Philip Ward
Breast MRI is becoming increasingly valuable in the management of patients with suspicious nipple discharge and a negative mammogram and ultrasound scan, a new French study has shown.
April 18, 2021
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Lunit highlights Karolinska AI studies
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Lunit is claiming that its artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm showed great accuracy when identifying breast cancer in recent studies published in JAMA Oncology and Lancet Digital Health.
April 15, 2021
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Most women support AI use in breast screening, U.K. survey finds
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
Most women are receptive to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in breast screening and support the use of AI as a decision-support tool or in combination with specialists' input, a Scottish survey of patient attitudes has found.
April 12, 2021
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Developing radiotherapy for breast cancer patients in COVID-19 era
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Researchers in Leeds, U.K., who led a five-year study on the efficacy and late-normal tissue effects of hypofractionated radiotherapy for breast cancer patients have praised the speed at which the treatment was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 8, 2021
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