Search Tag: BI-RADS

IMAGING Management

2025 21 Sep

  Breast density influences both cancer risk and interpretive accuracy in mammography, yet routine assessments remain variable across readers. A new open-source approach aims to bring consistency by combining a custom convolutional neural network with an extreme learning machine layer to classify density into BI-RADS categories A–D. Trained on more...Read more

Women's Health

2025 21 Sep

  Breast density influences both cancer risk and interpretive accuracy in mammography, yet routine assessments remain variable across readers. A new open-source approach aims to bring consistency by combining a custom convolutional neural network with an extreme learning machine layer to classify density into BI-RADS categories A–D. Trained on more...Read more

Decision Support

2025 21 Sep

  Breast density influences both cancer risk and interpretive accuracy in mammography, yet routine assessments remain variable across readers. A new open-source approach aims to bring consistency by combining a custom convolutional neural network with an extreme learning machine layer to classify density into BI-RADS categories A–D. Trained on more...Read more

Artificial Intelligence

2025 21 Sep

  Breast density influences both cancer risk and interpretive accuracy in mammography, yet routine assessments remain variable across readers. A new open-source approach aims to bring consistency by combining a custom convolutional neural network with an extreme learning machine layer to classify density into BI-RADS categories A–D. Trained on more...Read more

Health Management

2025 22 Aug

Affidea and b-rayz are partnering to integrate modular AI tools into breast diagnostics across Europe. With a focus on clinical support, workflow efficiency and standardisation, the collaboration adapts to local needs while aligning with Affidea’s ESG and innovation goals. Pilots in Switzerland and Lithuania show how tailored AI solutions can enhance...Read more

IMAGING Management

2025 22 Jul

  Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini are increasingly used to improve patient communication by simplifying complex medical content. In breast imaging, radiology reports are often filled with specialised terminology that can confuse patients, particularly when accessed online before physician consultation. Clearer language...Read more

Women's Health

2025 22 Jul

  Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini are increasingly used to improve patient communication by simplifying complex medical content. In breast imaging, radiology reports are often filled with specialised terminology that can confuse patients, particularly when accessed online before physician consultation. Clearer language...Read more

Artificial Intelligence

2025 22 Jul

  Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini are increasingly used to improve patient communication by simplifying complex medical content. In breast imaging, radiology reports are often filled with specialised terminology that can confuse patients, particularly when accessed online before physician consultation. Clearer language...Read more

IMAGING Management

2024 10 Nov

  Breast cancer remains the most prevalent malignancy among women and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Timely and accurate diagnosis is paramount for improving outcomes. Ultrasound is crucial as a supplementary imaging tool due to its wide availability, non-invasiveness and cost-effectiveness. However, operator dependency and...Read more

Women's Health

2024 10 Nov

  Breast cancer remains the most prevalent malignancy among women and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Timely and accurate diagnosis is paramount for improving outcomes. Ultrasound is crucial as a supplementary imaging tool due to its wide availability, non-invasiveness and cost-effectiveness. However, operator dependency and...Read more

IMAGING Management

2024 21 Oct

  Breast ultrasound (US) is an indispensable diagnostic tool for assessing breast abnormalities. It has progressed significantly over the years, now complemented by advancements such as Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) and texture analysis. However, there are questions about the added value of these newer techniques, particularly in their ability to...Read more