- Abbreviated MRI is more effective than ultrasound for detecting early-stage breast cancers in women with dense breast tissue.
- The study involved 9361 women aged 50 to 70.
- Further research is necessary to assess whether early detection improves breast cancer–specific mortality.
- Long-term data is needed to evaluate overdiagnosis and inform cost-benefit analyses for population-wide implementation.
- Dense breast tissue decreases mammography sensitivity and increases the risk of breast cancer.
Source: The Lancet
