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Read article: Deep-learning algorithm identifies dense tissue in mammograms Diagnostic imaging Research update Deep-learning algorithm identifies dense tissue in mammograms An artificial intelligence model can assess breast density in mammograms as reliably as an expert radiologist
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Read article: Smartphone app tracks heart condition at home Biomedical devices Research update Smartphone app tracks heart condition at home A smartphone-compatible device, combined with a machine learning algorithm, allows accurate diagnosis and monitoring of atrial fibrillation