Link: A study involving 747,604 women finds those who paid extra for AI-enhanced mammograms were 21% more likely to have breast cancer detected than those who didn't (Margherita Bassi/Gizmodo)

At the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting, it was revealed that AI-enhanced mammograms detected 21% more cancers. More than 30% of women chose this paid upgrade, showcasing significant consumer interest.

This AI enhancement acts as a second opinion, as noted by Bryan Haslam of DeepHealth, and is integrated into existing workflows for better accuracy.

The study involved women at 10 clinical practices where mammograms were reviewed by both a radiologist and AI; inconsistencies were further examined by another specialist.

AI participants saw a 43% higher cancer detection rate compared to those without AI, with a large portion attributable directly to AI's precision. The rate of necessary follow-up screenings was also higher by 21%, increasing effective diagnoses.

Gregory Sorensen of DeepHealth highlighted that the data proves a growing trust and preference for AI-enhanced screenings which identify cancer more effectively.

The uptake and efficiency of AI in mammography highlight a pressing need for insurance coverage to support wider use, potentially revolutionizing early cancer detection. #

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