Search Tag: Mammography

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Breast-cancer-low-dose-pem-alongside-mri-could-improve-detection-and-reduce-healthcare-costs

2024 08 Mar

  Detecting breast cancer early is vital for improving survival rates, and mammography is the primary screening method due to its proven effectiveness. However, it can be challenging to detect nonpalpable lesions, especially in women with dense breast tissue, where mammography sensitivity is reduced. A recent study published in Radiology: Imaging...Read more

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Breast-cancer-screening-recommendations-insights-from-the-cisnet-model

2024 21 Feb

  Breast cancer remains a significant health concern, standing as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States. Despite advancements in detection and treatment, the impact of breast cancer continues to be substantial, with projections indicating over 353,500 new cases and approximately 43,700 deaths expected...Read more

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Addressing-breast-cancer-disparities-the-role-of-unmet-social-needs

2024 21 Feb

  Breast cancer remains a significant health concern globally, despite advancements in screening and treatment. Disparities in screening utilization, in stage at diagnosis and in survival rates persist, particularly among vulnerable populations. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open sheds light on the role of social determinants of health...Read more

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Helen-haggstrom-new-director-of-evidia-stockholm-and-mammography

2024 15 Feb

  Evidia invests in expanding and developing its radiology and mammography operations and has recruited Helen Häggström for the assignment. Helen has previously, among other things, been head of Sweden for mammography and x-ray at Unilabs and is a nurse at heart.   - I am very happy that Helen Häggström accepted the assignment to be...Read more

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Decoding-breast-cancer-a-study-unveils-diagnostic-keys-for-young-women

2024 27 Jan

In a landmark study spanning two decades, researchers have unveiled pivotal insights into the diagnosis and characteristics of breast cancer in women under the age of 30. This comprehensive analysis, spearheaded by Dr. Sepideh Sefidbakht and her team, marks a significant step forward in our understanding of how breast cancer manifests in younger...Read more

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B-rayz-achieves-ce-mark-for-revolutionary-ai-in-breast-diagnostics

2024 22 Jan

b-rayZ, Swiss innovator in  AI-powered medical imaging solution s, proudly announces the receipt of the CE mark for the groundbreaking DANAI technology. Seamlessly integrated into the comprehensive breast diagnostic suites,  b-box  plus,  DANAI empowers breast cancer detection, density assessment and quality-controlled breast positioning.  DANAI marks...Read more

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Esor-foundation-courses-2024-breast-imaging

2024 14 Feb

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Implications-of-breast-density-on-cancer-screening

2023 13 Nov

Athina Vourtsis is the founder of Athena Medical, a Breast Imaging and Women's Health Centre in Athens, Greece, where she is the Head of the Radiology department and Chief Scientific Advisor. She is also the Founding President of the Hellenic Breast Imaging Society. Dr Vourtsis has shown special interest in supplemental screening methods and AI....Read more

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New-findings-aimed-at-improving-post-screening-follow-up-rates

2023 21 Sep

A new large-scale analysis aims to describe the rate and timeliness of diagnostic resolution following an abnormal screening mammogram.   The data was identified in the American College of Radiology’s National Mammography Database, providing crucial insights that leaders can utilise as they endeavour to improve post-screening follow-up rates....Read more

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Ai-enhances-breast-cancer-detection

2023 20 Sep

A recent study from the Karolinska Institute, published in The Lancet Digital Health, reveals that a single radiologist aided by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in screening mammography compared to the combined efforts of two radiologists. The findings were reported in the ScreenTrustCAD study conducted by the Institute. The team revealed that...Read more

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Study-suggests-cancer-screening-tests-might-not-prolong-lifespan

2023 30 Aug

Cancer screening examinations are believed to be a critical means of enhancing lifespan and preserving life, but it remains uncertain whether these tests lead to extended longevity.   A systematic review and meta-analysis were carried out on randomised clinical trials spanning over 9 years of follow-up. The review focused on reporting all-cause...Read more

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Global-medical-health-advancing-diagnostic-excellence

2023 30 Aug

Global Medical Health, a top-tier diagnostic clinic in Bucharest, has recently acquired next-generation United Imaging Healthcare equipment to provide high-quality diagnostics to patients suffering from various diseases.       Key Points Global Medical Health is a state-of-the-art facility that brings together leading Romanian...Read more

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Esor-foundation-courses-2023-breast-imaging

2023 26 Apr

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Experts-discuss-whether-supplemental-breast-cancer-screening-applies-to-all-women

2022 18 Nov

As 3D mammography has become more widely available, figures show that an increasing number of women are opting for this screening test over the standard 2D mammography. Reports have indicated that this screening test leads to reduced number of false positive results, and has been found to identify more cancers in women with dense breasts.  ...Read more

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2022 28 Sep

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Hologic-ranked-1-for-mammography-service-system-performance-and-customer-satisfaction-1

2022 10 Feb

--Global leader in women’s health once again recognized with three IMV ServiceTrak™ Awards for mammography-- Hologic, Inc.  an innovative medical technology company primarily focused on improving women’s health, swept the 2021 IMV ServiceTrak™ Awards for Mammography, taking home awards for Best Service, Best Customer Satisfaction, and Best System...Read more

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Sbi-acr-breast-imaging-symposium-2021

2021 09 Apr

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Mammography-screening-guidelines-for-older-survivors-of-breast-cancer

2021 01 Feb

The first mammography guidelines for older survivors of breast cancer have been developed by a nationwide panel of experts. These guidelines provide a framework that would allow doctors and breast cancer survivors to discuss the pros and cons of screening in the later years.  The new guidelines recommend discontinuing routine mammograms for older...Read more

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Radnet-hologic-collaboration-to-advance-the-development-of-ai-tools-in-breast-health

2020 06 Aug

Collaboration will include data sharing, R&D and an upgrade of RadNet’s fleet of mammography systems to Hologic’s state-of-the-art imaging technology RadNet, Inc. a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective, fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging services, and Hologic, Inc., an innovative medical technology company primarily...Read more

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Radiomics-model-betters-radiologists-in-lesions-categorisation

2019 29 Oct

A mammography-based radiomics model, developed by Chinese scientists with the use of machine learning, can distinguish malignant from benign calcifications – with better accuracy than trained radiologists. The radiomic nomogram has the potential to be used as a diagnostic tool in clinical practice, helping to individualise care at reduced costs,...Read more

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2021 04 Oct

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Eusobi2019-stand-alone-tomosynthesis-breast-cancer-screening-wins-eusobi-award

2019 04 Oct

A paper on tomosynthesis screening research won the EUSOBI Award for the most quoted breast imaging paper published in European Radiology (ER) in 2016. Study leader Kristina Lång from Lund University in Malmö, Sweden accepted the award and described research on the paper 'Performance of one-view breast tomosynthesis as a stand-alone...Read more

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Screening-mammography-for-men-at-risk

2019 24 Sep

A recent study in Radiology showed that selective mammography can help identify breast cancer for men with a high-risk. The rarity of breast cancer in men has led to little research on the outcomes in this cohort despite the high rates of mortality. Out of the 2670 cases of invasive breast cancer estimated to be diagnosed in 2019, the American Cancer...Read more

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Affidea-partners-with-screenpoint-medical-to-increase-diagnostic-accuracy-of-screening-mammography

2019 11 Jul

Affidea and ScreenPoint Medical announced a strategic partnership to streamline and improve the clinical performance of screening mammography and drive the earlier detection of breast cancer. The partnership will leverage Affidea’s growing footprint in the European breast imaging marketplace and will provide a unique opportunity for ScreenPoint...Read more

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Surveillance-mri-in-breast-cancer-survivors

2019 11 Jun

The addition of breast MRI to mammography in screening breast cancer survivors for new cancers results in higher cancer detection rates, but also more biopsies that are benign, according to a large study published in Radiology. Annual screening with surveillance mammography is recommended for the millions of breast cancer survivors in the United...Read more

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Machine-learning-cuts-mammogram-volume-radiologists-need-to-read

2019 05 Jun

Over 40 million mammography exams are conducted in the United States every year, with the volume of images growing exponentially. Radiologists workloads further increase with the implementation of innovative screening technologies like digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) that require more reading and testing time, increasing the pressure to deliver...Read more

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U-s-dense-breast-notification-laws-awareness-early-cancer-detection-after-mammo

2019 14 May

Breast density is recognised as a risk factor for breast cancer, and dense breast tissue can decrease mammographic sensitivity, leading to diagnostic delay . This is of particular concern to women in their 40s and 50s , for whom the prevalence of dense breasts ranges from 38% to 57%. Concerns about the low sensitivity of screening mammography...Read more

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Mammography-damage-control-a-decade-of-fake-news

2019 10 Apr

“Mammography does more harm than good” sums up countless headlines seen in many medical journals, books, and other published articles (print and online). A flood of damaging reports amplified perceived risk of “over-diagnosis” and over-treatment. Study after flawed study — like a house of cards — touted mammography’s alleged harms and costs.  This...Read more