Pocket-Sized ultrasound could speed up breast cancer detection

This study looked at whether a small, portable ultrasound device can accurately tell the difference between benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) breast lumps in women who had a positive clinical breast exam. Researchers tested the device on 150 women, using standard imaging and biopsy as the gold standard for comparison. The goal is to see if non-specialist health workers can use this tool to quickly decide who needs further testing, potentially speeding up diagnosis and reducing unnecessary procedures.