A pivotal step in vetting AI for mammograms

Researchers announced this week the first large-scale randomized controlled trial of AI for screening mammography in the U.S.

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Adobe STAT+ | Large breast cancer screening trial will be pivotal step in vetting AI for mammograms Millions of mammograms are scanned with AI every year. A new $16 million randomized controlled trial aims to test if the tech helps patients. By Katie Palmer STAT+ | Anthony Letai of Dana-Farber is front-runner to lead National Cancer Institute President Trump is expected to tap a widely respected researcher to lead cancer research at the NCI, sources told STAT. By Matthew Herper and Angus Chen Opinion: A $100,000 fee for H-1B visas will devastate U.S. health care Indian-born immigrant doctors in America have been pioneers, innovators, and lifesavers whose work has made medicine stronger By Geeta Minocha Moderna STAT+ | As the U.S. dials back mRNA research, the U.K. tries to seize an opportunity A ribbon-cutting ceremony in Harwell, England, shows how the U.K. has plans to be a hub of mRNA activity as the U.S. cuts back mRNA research under RFK Jr. By Andrew Joseph

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