Dear AuntMinnie Member,
This week we're featuring coverage from the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) meeting under way in Vancouver, Canada.
In one AAPM study, Texas researchers found that switching from analog to digital mammography increases the repeat rate for mammograms; the extra exams to some extent offset the reduction in radiation dose provided by digital mammography, although overall dose was still lower. Learn more by clicking here.
In another study, Canadian investigators looked at quality control software they developed to improve the consistency and reliability of digital mammography. In a pilot test of the software, the group analyzed the application's ability to manage quality control across multiple breast imaging facilities. Get the rest of the story by clicking here.
Comments on CAD study
Mammography saw the publication of several controversial studies last week, one of which stated that the use of computer-aided detection (CAD) didn't improve the accuracy of screening mammography, and also increased recall rates.
This week we're offering commentary on the study by several breast imaging experts, who point out some of the flaws in the study, such as its reliance on CAD technology that's now 5 to 10 years old.
Still, breast imaging specialists could learn a thing or two from the study, despite its flaws. Find out what by clicking here, or visit our Women's Imaging Digital Community.
