Mammography Study Shows Key Findings with AI in DBT Screening

Mammography Study Shows Key Findings with AI in DBT Screening

The use of AI software for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) facilitated a higher cancer detection rate and over double the PPV for exams with abnormal interpretation, according to a newly published study.

AI Boosts DBT in Detecting More Breast Cancer - The Imaging Wire

A real-world study of AI for DBT screening found that AI-assisted mammogram interpretation nearly doubled the breast cancer detection rate. Radiologists using iCAD’s ProFound AI software saw sharp improvements across multiple metrics.  Mammography screening has quickly become one of the most promising use cases for AI.  Multiple large-scale studies published in 2024 and 2025 have documented improved radiologist performance when using AI for mam…