Dear Women's Imaging Insider,
Are the women who could benefit from screening breast MRI getting the exam? Perhaps not, according to research published in the March issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
In fact, researchers from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque found that women for whom the benefit of the technology isn't clear undergo breast MRI more often than those at high risk of breast cancer.
The team, led by Deirdre Hill, PhD, said this disconnect puts women at risk of overdiagnosis and overtreatment and also further stresses a healthcare system already burdened by skyrocketing costs. Check out this issue's Insider Exclusive to learn more.
When you've finished our featured article, take a look at what else is going on in the Women's Imaging Community:
- Learn why breast screening rates fall for older women enrolled in accountable care organizations.
- How does digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) affect radiologists' 2D mammography recall rates? Find out what Brown University researchers discovered.
- Discover how deep learning may help reduce DBT radiation dose.
- Should a woman's race be considered in her breast cancer screening protocol? Read what researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have to say.
And of course, if you have a comment, report, or article idea to share about any aspect of women's imaging, please contact me.
