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The Rise of AI in Breast Cancer Screenings: A Solution to the Declining Number of Radiologists

A study conducted by Swedish researchers suggests that radiologists assisted by artificial intelligence (AI) are more effective at detecting breast cancer than two radiologists working together. The study compared the performance of radiologists working with AI to that of human radiologists in screening mammograms from over 55,000 women. The addition of AI to the screening process resulted in a four percent increase in breast cancer detection and reduced false positives, potentially improving accuracy and reducing unnecessary imaging and biopsies. The researchers believe that AI has the potential to take over the majority of screening mammography assessments in the future.

via Study Finds|

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AI's Impact on Breast Cancer Screening: Study Shows Comparable Results to Radiologists

The world's largest trial of its kind has found that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening is safe and can significantly reduce the workload of radiologists. The study compared AI-supported screening with standard care and found that AI screening was as effective as two radiologists working together, did not increase false positives, and reduced the workload of radiologists by almost half. The interim analysis concluded that AI-supported mammography screening is safe and could help address the shortage of radiologists. However, further research is needed to assess the impact on patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness. The final trial results are expected in the coming years.

via The Guardian|

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Advancements in AI-Backed Mammography Boost Breast Cancer Detection by 20%

A new study published in The Lancet Oncology found that artificial intelligence (AI) can increase breast cancer detection by 20% and reduce radiologists' workload by 44% when used in mammogram screening. The study, which is the first randomized control trial of its kind, compared AI-assisted breast cancer detection with detection done by well-trained humans alone. The AI-supported screenings resulted in a higher cancer detection rate without increasing false positives. If further research confirms these findings, AI could help alleviate the shortage of radiologists and improve the accuracy of breast cancer detection.

via CNN|

#ai #breast-cancer-detection #health

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AI trial in Aberdeen improves breast cancer detection for doctors.

A trial at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is testing whether AI can assist radiologists in reviewing mammograms for breast cancer screenings. The AI model Mia, developed by Kheiron Medical Technologies, helped spot early-stage breast cancer for a participant in the trial. The technology is being trialled as an additional check at the end of mammogram scan reviews, with radiologists viewing and checking differences identified by the AI. The potential for AI to speed up the process of drug and disease discovery means many scientists and doctors see it as a powerful tool to work with, rather than replace, practitioners.

via BBC|

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AI predicts breast cancer 4 years in advance.

An AI program has successfully detected breast cancer in a woman four years before it developed. The technology is being used in Hungary and is being tested in the US, UK, and Europe. The AI technology has reduced the workload of radiologists by 30% and increased cancer detection rates by 13%. However, the technology is designed to help human decision-makers rather than replace medical professionals.

via UNILAD|

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