Search Tag: breast cancer
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
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
2023 09 Nov
The approval of a repurposed NHS drug opens the possibility of avoiding thousands of breast cancer cases in England. Anastrozole, which has been used for many years as a breast cancer treatment, has recently been licensed for prevention by the country’s regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency. It is anticipated that this...Read more
2023 07 Nov
Researchers from Karolinska Institute reported that women who receive a false positive mammography are more likely to develop breast cancer over the following 20 years. The team used data from the Stockholm Mammography Screening programme, linked to Swedish nationwide registers, to explore the long-term outcomes following a false-positive...Read more
2023 25 Oct
A device for conducting Clinical Breast Examinations (CBE) has been developed. The manipulator, designed by a team at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, can apply precise forces similar to those used by human examiners and is equipped with sensor technology that allows it to detect lumps. Safe electronic...Read more
2023 19 Oct
According to recent survey data from Ohio State University, fewer than half of adults are aware of some of the most common symptoms linked to breast cancer. Data collection was conducted in September and included a sample of 1,004 women. The survey was conducted via web and telephone. The findings revealed that the majority of...Read more
2023 01 Oct
Held in October every year, breast cancer awareness month endeavours to increase awareness and to promote screening and prevention of the disease. Breast cancer affects 2.3 million women globally and it is the most common cancer affecting American women. Early detection provides the best chance of successful treatment and cure. Breast cancer...Read more
2023 29 Sep
Launches Global Partnership With Know Your Lemons, Will Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell for 17 th Time Hologic, Inc., a global leader in women’s health, announced a series of activities promoting the importance of breast cancer screenings throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including a global partnership with Know Your Lemons, a nonprofit organization...Read more
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
2023 15 Sep
One radiologist supported by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in screening mammography than two radiologists working together, reports the ScreenTrustCAD study from Karolinska Institutet in The Lancet Digital Health. The researchers say that AI is now ready to be implemented in breast cancer screening. For over 30 years, screening...Read more
2023 14 Sep
A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that living in an area with high levels of particulate air pollution was associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer. The research was conducted by scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Cancer Institute...Read more
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
2023 15 Jul
The first ever over-the-counter birth control pill has been approved by the U.S. government. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday that the birth control pill, Opill, will be made available without a prescription for women of all ages. This decision aims to reduce barriers and improve access to contraception for women. In...Read more
2023 07 Jun
Save the date for the 10th Breast Density Workshop set for June 7-9, 2023 on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. More updates coming soon, join our mailing list to stay up-to-date. Read more
2023 29 May
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently reviewed the evidence and effectiveness of breast cancer screening. They recommend that all women begin screening for breast cancer at age 40 and screen every other year until age 74. In 2016 the task force recommended that biennial mammograms start at age 50 and the decision for women...Read more
2023 11 Apr
Not all uterine fibroids require treatment. But if patients are suffering due to fibroid-related symptoms like heavy periods, frequent urination, pain, and bloating, 1 the good news is you can help them find relief. Knowing which treatment to recommend is not always a straightforward decision, and individual patient preferences and circumstances...Read more
2023 07 Apr
Preventive services provide an excellent opportunity for well woman care: regular screening, evaluation of health needs, counselling and immunisations are all included. They are key to detecting diseases early in order to lead to better health outcomes. Whilst a standard physical exam serves to address your overall health and concerns, it is...Read more
2023 28 Mar
Progestogen-only contraceptive use is increasing, but information on the associated risks have been scarce. A large nested case-control study aimed to assess the breast cancer risk associated with the current or recent use of both combined and progestogen-only contraceptives in premenopausal women. The study analysed data from a UK primary...Read more
2023 15 Mar
Breast density is an independent risk factor for the development of breast cancer. Women with extremely dense breasts have an increased risk of developing breast cancer, which is approximately twice as high as for the ‘average’ woman. Unfortunately, dense breasts can reduce the sensitivity of mammography for screening, which may lead women...Read more
2023 23 Feb
According to a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, some older breast cancer patients who skip radiation therapy after surgery may not be at risk, in terms of it affecting their overall survival. This is subject to patients receiving five years of endocrine therapy. The study suggests that radiation which can have side...Read more
2023 13 Jan
Researchers from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center found that a large number of women aged 65 and older, in the Californian region, are facing late-stage cervical cancer diagnoses. The alarming number emerges in spite of guidelines that advise women to stop cervical cancer screening at this age. The findings underline the need to look at...Read more
2022 09 Dec
India, a low-income country, has a lower cancer rate than countries with larger economies, such as the U.S. Whilst India has approximately 100 cases per 100,000 people, the U.S. has 300 cases per 100,000. This could be the result of India’s younger population; it is normally with age that the chances of getting cancer increase. Unfortunately, only...Read more
2022 15 Nov
The gap in Index scores between women in high-income and low-income economies nearly doubled between 2020 and 2021. In 2021, 22 points separated women in high-income economies – whose score remained unchanged at 61 – and women in low-income economies, whose score dropped from 49 to 39. ...Read more
2022 06 Nov
The Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) and the Medical Association are considering changing the present breast cancer screening program to a risk-based breast cancer screening. The goal of running an age-based screening programme is to diagnose cancer as early as possible in order to reduce the chances of missing a diagnosis. It helps to reduce...Read more
2022 04 Nov
Hologic will present four medical educational sessions at the Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), offering attendees the opportunity to engage and learn more about their products during the Lunch and Learns . Hologic Medical Education Lunch and Learns will include the following: ...Read more
2022 03 Nov
3Dimensions System Earns Distinction for Meeting or Exceeding Rigorous European Image Quality and Dose Standards Hologic , Inc. a global leader in women’s health, announced today that its 3Dimensions™ mammography system was awarded EUREF Type Test certification by the European Reference Organisation for Quality Assured Breast Screening and...Read more