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Overdiagnosis Detrimental, Resection Consequential, NLST Challengeable

We differ in some respects with the views expressed by Dr. Mortani Barbosa Jr. regarding the level of overdiagnosis and the consequences of resection mandated by screen-identified lung cancer . Add...

Dec 31, 2015 Academic Radiology, Volume 23, Issue 1

Opportunities for Patient-centered Outcomes Research in Radiology

Recently created in 2010, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) supports patient-centered comparative effectiveness research with a focus on prioritizing high-impact studies and ...

Dec 31, 2015 Academic Radiology, Volume 23, Issue 1

Nomenclature

As proponents of raising the awareness of the potential consequences of overdiagnosis, we are pleased to see Dr. Fitzgerald’s acknowledgement of the challenges that the diagnosis of intracranial an...

Dec 31, 2015 Academic Radiology, Volume 23, Issue 1

Mammographic Breast Density Assessment Using Automated Volumetric Software and Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) Categorization by Expert Radiologists

Rationale and Objectives To investigate agreement on mammographic breast density (MD) assessment between automated volumetric software and Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) categor...

Dec 31, 2015 Academic Radiology, Volume 23, Issue 1

Mammogram Tribulations

Our piece, “Mammogram Trials” , was a critique of the Canadian National Breast Screening Study (CNBSS). We stated shortly in to the piece “we will analyze the CNBSS for its signal, against the nois...

Dec 31, 2015 Academic Radiology, Volume 23, Issue 1

Letter to the Editor in Response to a Recent Commentary, “Mammography Trials” by Drs. Saurabh Jha and Jeffrey B. Ware

As a physician who takes care of women with breast cancer, and as a breast cancer advocate, I strongly disagree with the Drs. Jha and Ware’s commentary entitled “Mammography Trials.” The commentary...

Dec 31, 2015 Academic Radiology, Volume 23, Issue 1

In Estimating Overdiagnosis, Details Matter

I am deeply concerned about the recently published article by Dr. Archie Bleyer regarding screening mammography and the question of overdiagnosis . Dr. Bleyer offers a review of the literature and ...

Dec 31, 2015 Academic Radiology, Volume 23, Issue 1

Gender Bias in Diagnostic Radiology Resident Selection, Does it Exist?

Rationale and Objectives To investigate whether there is a bias in the residency selection process that influences the proportion of females entering diagnostic radiology residencies. Materials a...

Dec 31, 2015 Academic Radiology, Volume 23, Issue 1

Comparing Mammography Abnormality Features to Genetic Variants in the Prediction of Breast Cancer in Women Recommended for Breast Biopsy

Rationale and Objectives The discovery of germline genetic variants associated with breast cancer has engendered interest in risk stratification for improved, targeted detection and diagnosis. How...

Dec 31, 2015 Academic Radiology, Volume 23, Issue 1

Clinical Radiology and Radiology Research in a Sea of Change

The rapid evolution of technology and healthcare expectations makes it both difficult and vital to adapt to the mercurial healthcare environment. The success of radiology is predicated on our abili...

Dec 31, 2015 Academic Radiology, Volume 23, Issue 1
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