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Breast Cancer Screenings May Cause Overdiagnosis in Older Women, Study Finds

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 16:55

Preventive mammograms for breast cancer might be less worthwhile for older women, according to research released this week. The study’s authors estimate that a substantial percentage of cancer cases caught through screening in women over 70 are overdiagnosed, that is, the detection of a tumor that isn’t likely to…

Cancer, overdiagnosis, Breast Cancer, mammography, projectional radiography, screening, health medical pharma

AI Could Be Very Useful for Breast Cancer Screenings, Study Finds

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:52

Gizmodo

Artificial intelligence could be as good as two human radiologists at reviewing breast cancer scans, a new study shows.

Cancer, Breast Cancer, mammography, health medical pharma, overdiagnosis, kristina, breast imaging

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