Screening

Diagnostic screening programs help catch cancer, abnormalities or other diseases before they reach an advanced stage, saving lives and healthcare costs. Screening programs include, lung, breast, prostate, and cervical cancer, among many others.

Autonomous AI reduces radiologists' breast cancer screening workload in real-world setting
Deployed in screening mammography, the tool identifies normal, low-risk exams and eliminates the need for double reads.
New real-world evidence supports the use of AI in lung cancer screening
Though the study of AI in lung cancer screening is not new, prior research has been retrospective in nature, making it challenging to determine the impact.
Google's mammography AI system slashes interpretation times by one-third
That's according to findings from the largest NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening settings to date.
SCAI celebrates new federal funding for PAD prevention
The group's hope is that these new funds will help address the rising rates of PAD and CLTI throughout the United States.
Universal heart screening for all athletes? Not so fast, cardiologists warn
Mandates for universal ECG screening are gaining momentum as a way to combat the risk of SCA. However, the ACC warned, modern healthcare systems were not built to withstand such a rise in demand. These mandates will also result in higher costs and other unintended consequences.

Incidental findings evident in 70% of lung screening exams, but few reported

Despite this, consensus is lacking on whether radiologists should be required to report on findings that are not relevant to the exam.

How tax policies impact cancer mortality rates

According to a new analysis, the relationship between the two is actually quite significant.

New data question the role radiation therapy plays in cardiovascular health

There has been back-and-forth among experts on the relationship between breast arterial calcifications and cardiovascular disease for many years.

AI is most beneficial as a prescreening tool, new research suggests

Researchers deployed AI in multiple interpretation scenarios to assess how it might impact radiologists’ performances.

Opportunistic screening tool for osteoporosis nabs FDA clearance

The algorithm can be applied to noncontrast abdominal CT scans completed for any clinical indication.

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Not all radiologists are buying what AI is selling, even when the technology outperforms humans

Providers are up to three times more likely to trust the opinion of humans over AI, even when the algorithm is proven to detect more cancerous lesions than radiologists.

Interval breast cancer rates on the rise.

Rising rates of interval breast cancers have experts calling for more risk-based screenings

A new analysis suggests interval cancer rates among women with a prior history of breast cancer may be as high as 30%.

Rates of breast cancer diagnosis, death expected to climb in coming decades

By 2050, new cases could rise by up to 38%, while deaths may see a steeper climb, potentially increasing 68%, according to new research from WHO.

Screening

Autonomous AI reduces radiologists' breast cancer screening workload in real-world setting

New real-world evidence supports the use of AI in lung cancer screening

Google's mammography AI system slashes interpretation times by one-third

SCAI celebrates new federal funding for PAD prevention

Universal heart screening for all athletes? Not so fast, cardiologists warn