New York Times Examines Radiologists' Transition To Digital Mammograms

An increasing number of women undergoing breast cancer screenings are being recalled for additional testing as radiologists are learning to interpret new digital mammograms after switching from traditional X-ray tests, the New York Times reports. According to the Times, 32% of mammography clinics have at least one digital machine, compared with 10% of mammography clinics two years ago.

Some radiologists have said that digital mammograms allow the magnifier contrast and magnification to potentially "see things that were blurry or maybe even invisible" in traditional X-rays, but they add that "it takes time to learn the ropes" of the new technology.

source: Medical News Today