The Diagnostic Imaging mammography modality focus page provides information, videos, podcasts, and the latest news about industry product developments, trial results, screening guidelines, and protocol guidance that touch on the use of mammography, including 2D digital mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, and breast ultrasound.
August 21st 2025
A model combining deep learning features and clinical variables demonstrated a 30 percent higher AUC than a clinical model for detecting DCIS and invasive ductal carcinoma from suspicious microcalcifications on mammography, according to a new study.
New Study on Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Shows Benefits of Spot Compression Views
February 23rd 2022When there are equivocal findings with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), spot compression views may significantly enhance specificity and accuracy, and could reduce additional workup in benign cases.
COVID Vaccine Side Effects and Mammograms: What a New Study Reveals
February 8th 2022Emerging research suggests that mammograms should not be delayed for women who develop unilateral lymphadenopathy after receiving COVID-19 vaccines, and that follow-up imaging is unnecessary for patients who have no history of cancer or suspicious concurrent symptoms.
How to Address Three Common Issues in Your Mammography Practice
Emerging solutions for improved efficiency, patient comfort and image quality may ease the strain of increased patient volume as women catch up with mammography screenings that were delayed or put off during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding Breast Imaging Features of Transgender Women Is Key to Improving Care
September 9th 2021Feminizing hormone therapy may increase the risk of breast cancer in transgender women, a growing body of research suggests, underscoring a need for health care providers to understand the risks, breast imaging features, and health care needs of this demographic.