An AI-based protocol for breast MRI screening improves access and reduces costs by optimizing scan times.
Key Details
- 1AI detection algorithm developed using 3,272 abbreviated breast MRI exams from 2004 to 2020.
- 2Protocol determines in real-time at the scanner whether a full MRI is needed.
- 3Tested on an independent dataset of 1,277 screening cases.
- 4AI protocol reduced average scan time for breast MRI, increasing throughput and efficiency.
- 5Shorter scan times led to higher recall rates compared to standard protocols.
Why It Matters
This research demonstrates that AI can practically enhance the affordability and accessibility of MRI breast cancer screening by making it more efficient. It highlights a promising way to use abbreviated protocols without sacrificing diagnostic depth, although managing higher recall rates remains a challenge.
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