AI quantifies breast arterial calcifications on mammograms

Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Arrows illustrate breast arterial calcifications for a 65-year-old woman on a screening mammography image (mediolateral oblique and craniocaudal views). Images and caption courtesy of Clinical Imaging

There are no standards requiring radiologists to report on the presence of BACs, even though up to half of referring providers have indicated they would prefer to be made aware of the finding. 

Mycoplasma pneumonia: Experts highlight imaging findings linked to the pediatric diagnosis

What mycoplasma pneumonia looks like on imaging.

This chest X-ray image reveals areas of increased opacity in the lungs, indicative of an infection caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Image Source.

Following a recent surge of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia cases, experts have issued new guidance to help providers quickly identify and treat the condition, with imaging playing a prominent role.