Tag: Breast cancer screening
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New Ultrasound Tech Cuts False Positives in Breast Exams
Revolutionary ultrasound technology from Johns Hopkins A new ultrasound innovation developed at Johns Hopkins offers a breakthrough in breast imaging. By differentiating fluid-filled areas from solid breast masses with near-perfect accuracy, the technology promises to dramatically reduce false positives that have long led to unnecessary biopsies and follow-up tests. How the technology works Traditional breast…
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New Ultrasound Technology Reduces False Positives in Breast Imaging
A Breakthrough in Breast Imaging A pioneering ultrasound technology developed at Johns Hopkins is changing how clinicians distinguish fluid-filled from solid breast masses. In early trials, the method demonstrated near-perfect accuracy in classifying abnormalities, presenting a compelling advance for patients who undergo routine breast imaging. By reducing false positives, the new approach has the potential…
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Stay Alert: Free Breast Screenings in Canberra Save Lives
Why Breast Screenings Matter Breast cancer is a major health concern for people assigned female at birth, but early detection dramatically improves outcomes. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate, encourage action, and make screenings as accessible as possible. In Canberra, BreastScreen ACT offers free breast screenings to eligible women and people…
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Stay Alert: Breast Screenings Save Lives this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Stay Alert: The Crucial Role of Breast Screenings October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how regular breast screenings can save lives. In Canberra, BreastScreen ACT is urging Canberrans to prioritise their health and book a free breast screening. Early detection remains the most effective way to improve outcomes, and screenings…
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AI Improves Detection, Reduces ‘False Positives’ on Mammograms
AI Improves Detection and Reduces False Positives in Mammography Artificial intelligence is making meaningful strides in breast cancer screening. By enhancing the accuracy of mammograms, AI helps radiologists detect cancers earlier while reducing the number of false positives that lead to unnecessary follow-up procedures. One health system at the forefront of this shift is California-based…
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Sligo BreastCheck Mobile Unit Calls on Women to Book Free Screenings
Free breast screening arrives on Sligo’s doorstep A BreastCheck mobile screening unit is currently stationed on the grounds of Sligo Rovers Football Club, offering free mammograms to women eligible for the national screening program. The initiative is part of Ireland’s ongoing effort to widen access to breast cancer screening and detect signs of cancer at…
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Women in Sligo urged to take up BreastCheck appointments as mobile screening unit visits
Mobile BreastCheck Unit Arrives in Sligo A BreastCheck mobile screening unit has set up on the grounds of Sligo Rovers Football Club, offering complimentary breast screening to women in the area. The service is designed to reach women in their 50s and 60s, with automatic registration and invitations typically issued when women reach the age…
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Essex breast screening glitch hits 7,000 women and creates backlog
What happened to the Essex breast screening service? Thousands of women in parts of Essex were affected when the breast cancer screening service was suspended for almost two months due to a technical issue with the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Vans and mobile units serving Colchester and Chelmsford were taken offline in early…
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Genetic risk score could predict progression to invasive breast cancer after DCIS/LCIS
Understanding the new link between genetics and cancer risk A major UK study led by researchers at King’s College London has revealed a potential game changer in breast cancer care: a genetic risk score may help predict which women with pre‑invasive breast cells are more likely to develop invasive breast cancer. Published in Cancer Epidemiology,…
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INESSS Recommends Expanding Breast Cancer Screening to Women Aged 45–49 in Quebec
A landmark advisory from INESSS In a long-awaited move, the Institut national d’excellence en santé et services sociaux (INESSS) released an advisory on Monday recommending the gradual expansion of Quebec’s breast cancer screening program to include women aged 45 to 49. The recommendation aims to integrate this age group into the Programme québécois de dépistage…