Search Tag: Breast tomosynthesis

IMAGING Management

Genius-aitm-detection-for-breast-tomosynthesis

2021 24 Feb

Improving radiologist performance and workflow through deep learning AI applications. Ashwini Kshirsagar, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, Clinical Solutions, Research and Development, Hologic, Inc. Brad Keller, Ph.D., Director, Clinical and Scientific Affairs Breast Health, Hologic, Inc. Andrew Smith, Ph.D., Vice President, Image Research Breast Health,...Read more

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Tomosynthesis-consistently-outperforms-digital-mammography

2020 12 Mar

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has outperformed digital mammography (DM) over a five-year period, according to a new study published in Radiology .   The review, which was conducted at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia , identified that DBT screening was responsible for detecting a higher proportion of poor prognosis cancers...Read more

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Study-compares-dbt-with-dm-for-breast-cancer-screening

2019 13 Mar

Breast cancer screening remains controversial, despite strong evidence of its benefits, including a recent study showing a 47% reduction in risk of death among Swedish women who participated in screening compared with those who did not. In addition, U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) data demonstrate that breast cancer mortality has fallen 43% since...Read more

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Reinventing-breast-tomosynthesis-1

2018 25 Jan

  Expandi ng Leadership based on clinical evidenc e. In early September, Hologic launched the new 3Dimensions™ mammography system, a breast tomosynthesis system with the fastest and highest resolution, in EMEA. I recently had the pleasure of showcasing this cutting-edge device at the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) Annual Scientific...Read more

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Reinventing-breast-tomosynthesis

2017 30 Oct

Expanding leadership based on clinical evidence  In early September, Hologic launched the new 3Dimensions™ mammography system , a breast tomosynthesis system with the fastest and highest resolution, in EMEA. I recently had the pleasure of showcasing this cutting-edge device at the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) Annual Scientific Meeting,...Read more

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First-reviews-of-new-hologic-affirm-prone-biopsy-system-are-very-positive

2016 06 Nov

Breast tomosynthesis exams, Hologic calls the exams 3D MAMMOGRAPHY, have shown to be an advance over digital mammography, with higher cancer detection rates and fewer patient recalls for additional testing   The new Affirm prone system, which was installed for the first time in Europe earlier this year, is widely considered one the most significant...Read more

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Hologic-applauds-cigna-as-first-national-insurer-to-cover-breast-tomosynthesis-for-routine-screening

2016 24 Aug

New policy provides coverage of a more accurate mammogram, the Genius™ 3D MAMMOGRAPHY™ exam, for 12.5 million members nationwide Hologic Inc. applauds Cigna's decision to cover breast tomosynthesis for routine breast cancer screening. 1  Effective immediately, this new policy provides Cigna subscribers insurance coverage for Hologic's Genius™...Read more

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Nccn-includes-breast-tomosynthesis-in-breast-cancer-screening-diagnosis-practice-guidelines

2016 01 Aug

Hologic Applauds NCCN for Recognizing the Comprehensive Body of Literature Supporting the Use of 3D MAMMOGRAPHY™ Exams for Breast Cancer Screening Hologic Inc. has announced that new guidelines published by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommend that physicians consider breast tomosynthesis exams as an option for their patients'...Read more

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Klas-report-shows-hologic-continuing-to-lead-the-u-s-breast-tomosynthesis-market

2016 15 Jun

Mammography customers highlight Hologic's high image quality, strong customer support, and market-leading product innovations Hologic has announced that the Company received top marks from U.S. mammography providers in a new independent report from KLAS Research, with 96 percent of customers reporting that Hologic systems are worth the investment....Read more