Search Tag: Mammography

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Screen-detected-breast-cancers-don-t-regress-if-left-untreated

2017 10 May

A prospective cohort study shows that breast cancers detected by mammography screening do not spontaneously disappear or regress if left untreated. The scientific findings, published in Journal of the American College of Radiology, disprove claims that many cancers found via mammography may simply “go away” if left undiscovered or untreated.  ...Read more

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Study-no-evidence-for-age-based-screening-cessation

2017 25 Apr

  Mammography is the standard imaging examination for breast cancer screening. Interestingly, a new study published in JAMA Oncology provides no audit-based evidence on specific age cut-off point for breast cancer screening. The finding supports guidelines for encouraging screening on the basis of individual patient values, comorbidities, and health...Read more

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Breast-cancer-screening-what-mds-recommend

2017 10 Apr

In a U.S.-wide study examining breast cancer screening recommendations physicians give their patients, results show that annual examinations are often recommended by clinicians. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, was conducted amid recent guideline changes. See Also : Study: MRI as Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening Tool Guidelines...Read more

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2017-sbi-acr-breast-imaging-symposium

2017 06 Apr

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Rsna16-no-evidence-for-age-based-mammography-cut-off

2016 28 Nov

According to the results of the largest-ever study on screening mammography outcomes, there is no clear cut-off age when breast cancer screening should be stopped. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Breast cancer screening has been a controversial issue for quite some time with significant...Read more

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European-diploma-in-breast-imaging-edbi-2017

2017 04 Mar

The  European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI)  introduced an  European Diploma in Breast Imaging (EDBI)  in 2012. The European Diploma in Breast Imaging will be a common European qualification for breast imagers and will help to standardise training and expertise in breast imaging across Europe.  The European Diploma in Breast Imaging is endorsed...Read more

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Mammography-is-the-most-proven-screening-method

2016 13 Nov

INTERVIEW WITH GÁBOR FORRAI, EUSOBI PRESIDENT What were some of the highlights of the European Society of Breast Imaging 2016 annual scientific meeting? It was a fantastic meeting, with 730 attendees, the highest ever. Popular sessions included the BI -RADS workshop for standardising reporting in breast imaging and screening. The sessions...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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Healthcare-reforms-cause-increase-in-mammography

2016 20 Sep

According to a new study published in Radiology , the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) has resulted in small but significant improvements in mammography utilisation in its first three years. MSSP is the largest value-based population reimbursement programme in U.S. history and has been established as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The...Read more

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3d-breast-imaging-tool-boosts-contrast-cuts-dose-levels

2016 20 Jun

Scientists in the U.S. added a collimator to an existing 3-D breast molecular imaging system that improved image quality in the contrast of cancer lesions in the breast and slashed the radiation dose to the patient by half. The device, that narrows a beam of particles or waves to become more aligned in a specific direction may also allow...Read more

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False-positive-in-1-3-years-deters-women-from-next-mammogram

2016 19 Apr

A false-positive screening for breast cancer may reduce the likelihood of a woman returning for her next planned mammogram if her prior test was within one and three years, a study at the University of North Carolina has found. Interestingly, however, the findings also suggest that a woman has a higher likelihood to return if her prior mammogram...Read more

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Esmofir-workshop-2016-2

2016 24 Jun

ESMOFIR was officially founded on December 9th in Budapest during the Annual Leadership meeting. This society wants to be representative of all radiologists interested and/or involved in Functional and Molecular Imaging. Representatives of all subspecialty societies are invited to participate actively in the activities of the society. Conducted by...Read more

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Eusobi-annual-scientific-meeting-2016

2016 23 Sep

EUSOBI is looking forward to your participation in the next Annual Scientific Meeting at a great new location, Paris – in cooperation with SIFEM, the French Society of Women’s Imaging.EUSOBI would like to offer you a balanced content between cutting edge science and good everyday practice, complemented by special sessions.  You will have the possibility...Read more

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Ki67-marker-is-new-weapon-against-breast-cancer

2016 11 Apr

Researchers at Harvard Medical School have discovered that women with higher levels of Ki67, a molecular marker that identifies proliferating cells in an area where the majority of breast cancers originate, had a five-fold chance of developing breast cancer. This is the first time scientists have been able to link the marker to precancerous...Read more

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Hologic-introduces-first-2d-3d-dedicated-prone-biopsy-system-at-european-congress-of-radiology

2016 04 Mar

The CE-Marked Affirm™ Prone Biopsy System Provides Enhanced 2D/3D™ Biopsy Imaging and Faster, Easier Access to the Breast [i] Hologic, Inc. has announced  the European launch of the CE-marked Affirm™ prone biopsy system — the first dedicated prone biopsy system capable of both 2D and 3D™ imaging-guided breast biopsies. The new product is...Read more

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Jama-oncology-supports-effectiveness-of-hologic-s-genius-3d-mammography-exams

2016 19 Feb

Hologic Inc. has announced that a new longitudinal study  published online in advance of print in  JAMA Oncology  reports that women screened for breast cancer over multiple years using Hologic's Genius 3D MAMMOGRAPHY™ exams benefited from a significant drop in costly and stressful recalls. 1 The findings published in  JAMA Oncology  provide longitudinal...Read more

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Hologic-symposium-high-volume-screening

2016 15 Feb

Several locations have started high volume screening with Hologic 3D Mammography™ in Europe. A large scale adoption is ongoing in the USA with some locations past their third screening round with Hologic 3D Mammography. Results from the use of this technology in screening are concordant and very positive around an increase in invasive cancer detection...Read more

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Hologic-3d-mammography-workshop-advanced-case-review

2016 15 Feb

Hologic is offering a series of 90-minute educational sessions for radiologists throughout the ECR Congress. Prior to the hands-on, a brief lecture will be provided by a radiologist pioneer in the clinical use of 3D Mammography™, who will present an overview of the technology and reading principles of tomosynthesis.  This program is intended for radiologists...Read more

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International-breast-ultrasound-course-2016

2016 09 Jun

The International Breast Ultrasound School (IBUS) was formed in 1991, and is incorporated in Switzerland as a non-profit organization. The secretariat is currently based in Italy. Since its formation, IBUS has established itself as the leading international provider with teaching programs covering all aspects of multimodality breast imaging and image-guided...Read more

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Screening-recommendations

2016 18 Jan

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has published final recommendations on screening for breast cancer following an in-depth review of the science on the benefits and harms of screening mammography, and a detailed review of input received from the public and healthcare professionals on its 2015 draft recommendation. The recommendations,...Read more

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Which-modality-for-which-breast-density

2016 12 Jan

A systematic review of available data on dense breasts has found that determinations of breast density can be unreliable and that as many as 19 percent of women are reclassified as dense rather than non-dense or vice versa from one mammogram to the next. The review, conducted by researchers at UC Davis and other institutions, also found that supplemental...Read more

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Does-cancer-screening-really-save-lives

2016 11 Jan

Amidst growing appreciation of the harms of cancer screening, advocates still claim that it “saves lives". However, this assertion is based on reductions in disease specific mortality rather than overall mortality, according to a BMJ article published by Vinay Prasad, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor at Oregon Health and Science University, and colleagues....Read more

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Women-s-imaging

2016 05 Jan

As the debate continues over optimal mammographic screening ages and intervals, technology is moving apace. Tomosynthesis is being rapidly adopted by healthcare providers, who either upgrade existing 2D units or purchase new 3D units. The market is also becoming more consumer-driven due to increased patient awareness of breast density and breast cancer...Read more

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New-breast-cancer-detection-modalities-implementation-in-a-busy-breast-unit

2016 05 Jan

Whilst mammography remains the most consistent modality for breast cancer detection, it is neither foolproof nor perfect. Additional modalities are required to supplement mammography in order to further increase accurate detection of breast abnormalities. Targeted breast ultrasound and MRI are modalities that are used currently as an adjunct to mammography,...Read more

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Study-us-breast-cancer-detection-rate-comparable-to-mammography

2015 28 Dec

A new study shows that breast cancer detection rate with ultrasound (US) is comparable with mammography, with a greater proportion of invasive and node-negative cancers among US detections. The findings, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) , have led researchers to advise that US should be considered when testing for the...Read more