Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: May 24 to May 30, 2021
Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.
In this week’s preview, here are some highlights of what you can expect to see coming soon:
The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine is holding its 2021 Virtual Annual meeting this week. Look for our ongoing coverage of research and educational sessions from the conference.
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COVID-19 has changed the way the industry has leveraged consumer technologies. From smartphones to gaming video cards to QR codes, Paul Shumway, vice president from Novarad, offers insights on the possibilities present with existing technologies.
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Women do not always mention breast pain or complications to their primary care provider or gynecologist first. In many instances, these women end up in the emergency department. However, that setting isn’t necessarily the best equipped for evaluating the breast. In an article published in the Journal of Breast Imaging, investigators analyze the outcomes experienced when women seek care in an emergency environment. Look for our coverage this week.
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AI-Initiated Recalls After Screening Mammography Demonstrate Higher PPV for Breast Cancer
March 18th 2025While recalls initiated by one of two reviewing radiologists after screening mammography were nearly 10 percent higher than recalls initiated by an AI software, the AI-initiated recalls had an 85 percent higher positive predictive value for breast cancer, according to a new study.
