Tag: dense breasts
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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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Concordant AI and Radiologist Mammography Linked to Higher Risk
New evidence on concordant AI and radiologist readings in mammography A recent retrospective study published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence examined how the agreement between radiologist interpretations and standalone AI assessments of screening mammography relates to future breast cancer risk. Using data from 82,899 women with a median follow-up of about five years, researchers compared four…
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Concordant AI–Radiologist Findings on Mammography Predict Higher Five-Year Breast Cancer Risk
How Concordant AI and Radiologist Readings Elevate Risk Signals A new retrospective study published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence has found that when a screening mammogram yields concordant positive results from both the radiologist and an AI tool, the five-year risk of developing breast cancer is markedly higher than when both interpretations are negative. The study…
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Dense Breasts: How to Identify Density and Your Cancer Risk
Understanding breast density and what it means Breast density refers to the mix of tissue in your breasts: fatty tissue versus glandular and fibrous tissue. A higher proportion of dense tissue means your breasts are denser. Density is common: roughly 40–50% of women over 40 have dense breasts when they undergo mammography. On a mammogram,…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Identifying Dense Breasts and Their Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the invisible risk of dense breasts October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a period to highlight rising global incidence and the stark differences in survival. Among the less-visible risk factors is breast density—a common condition that can increase cancer risk and make tumors harder to detect on standard mammograms. Understanding…
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Dense Breasts and Cancer Risk: A Practical Guide to Detecting Density
Understanding Dense Breasts and Why They Matter October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight breast health and the importance of early detection. Among the varied risk factors, breast density is one of the most common and least visible. Dense breast tissue is rich in glandular and fibrous tissue and contains less fat.…