Today, the ACS recommends MRI screening for women at high risk. The definition of high risk is not totally clear, and there is no mortality data on MRI screening. However, it seems there is a movement towards MRI breast screening in the general population.
This would relieve some pressure off the radiologists, since mammograms can be inclusive, leading to frequent malpractice lawsuits.
Update:
Medpundit with more.
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