Dear AuntMinnie member,
Our most popular story last week covered research on how much developers of AI-enabled medical devices paid to healthcare professionals and hospitals between 2017 and 2023. Of the $179 million paid overall, $39.7 million was for radiology devices, according to the authors.
Breast cancer screening was also a hot topic. Our readers were very interested in articles on how combining molecular breast imaging and digital breast tomosynthesis led to more invasive cancers being found in women with dense breasts and how women who skip their first screening mammogram are significantly more likely to die of breast cancer.
You also won’t want to miss our interview with Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD, in which she shared additional perspective on recent research she and colleagues conducted that linked radiation exposure from medical imaging among children to an increased risk of developing blood cancers.
In other news, ultrasound-guided microwave ablation successfully treats both solitary nodules and multinodular goiters, according to a recent study. And investigators have found that switching off CT scanners during low-use times can yield significant benefits.
Finally, a report from the American Cancer Society showed that overall five-year cancer survival rates for breast and colorectal cancers are lower in rural areas.
See below for the full list of our top stories from last week.