Computers Match Accuracy of Radiologists in Screening for Breast Cancer Risk

Computers Match Accuracy of Radiologists in Screening for Breast Cancer Risk

  • April 30, 2018
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Computers Match Accuracy of Radiologists in Screening for Breast Cancer Risk

The new study suggests automated screenings are just as accurate as doctors in determining breast density from a mammogram, and may have other advantages as well. In addition to comparing assessments of breast density, the study funded by the National Cancer Institute also compared the automated andhumanbreast density assessments on two measures related to their ability to predict a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer.

Source: ieee.org

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