AI-powered mammograms increase breast cancer detection rates, study finds

A recent study found that women who chose AI-powered mammograms were 21% more likely to have breast cancer detected compared to those who did not use the technology. Over 30% of participants opted for the AI-enhanced screening. The study involved 10 clinical practices offering a self-pay, FDA-compliant AI screening program. It showed a 43% higher cancer detection rate among women enrolled in the program, with AI contributing to 21% of this increase. Researchers noted that women using AI were called back for additional screenings 21% more often, with a 15% higher accuracy in positive cancer diagnoses. Future research aims to address biases in enrollment and explore broader use of AI in diagnostics.