Mammograms acquired through population-based breast cancer screening programs produce a significant workload for radiologists. AI has been proposed as an automated second reader for mammograms that could help reduce this workload.
Breast density reflects the amount of fibroglandular tissue in the breast commonly seen on mammograms. High breast density is an independent breast cancer risk factor, and its masking effect of underlying lesions reduces the sensitivity of mammography.
As more people flocked to telemedicine, health systems and increasingly implemented direct-to-consumer telehealth to provide convenient, safe options for acute care. But it was unknown how these services varied in quality of care.