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JACR: Breast density notices need improvement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast density notifications need improvement to be better understood by the women who receive them, according to a study published online September 18 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
September 22, 2019
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DenseBreast-info.org, Yale to host social media event
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast density education group DenseBreast-info.org plans to host its second annual social media education event, #DenseBreastDay, on September 25, in conjunction with Yale Medicine.
September 19, 2019
Candelis launches new breast imaging workstation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image software and archiving firm Candelis has launched a new breast imaging workstation.
September 19, 2019
ACR debuts patient-oriented educational offerings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology has acquired the My CT Colonography center online locator tool from Bracco Diagnostics and also launched a free toolkit aimed at helping referring physicians talk to patients about breast screening.
September 18, 2019
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Seno Medical highlights clinical results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Optoacoustic imaging firm Seno Medical Instruments is highlighting clinical results published in Radiology about its Imagio breast imaging optoacoustic ultrasound (OA/US) technology.
September 18, 2019
Breast cancer mortality rate higher in men than women
By Kate Madden Yee
Men with breast cancer have mortality rates 19% higher compared with women with the disease, according to a study published September 19 in JAMA Oncology. The results suggest that further research is needed on the biological features of male breast cancer and tailored treatment for men, the researchers noted.
September 18, 2019
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AccuBoost debuts product upgrades at ASTRO 2019
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's health firm AccuBoost has introduced several new upgrades for its AccuBoost Digital breast brachytherapy technology at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Chicago.
September 16, 2019
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ASTRO: Whole, partial breast RT yield similar cosmetic results
By Kate Madden Yee
Whole- and partial-breast radiation after lumpectomy produce similar cosmetic outcomes for women diagnosed with early stages of cancer who seek to preserve their breasts, according to research presented September 15 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Chicago.
September 15, 2019
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Is screening with DBT worth the additional cost?
By Kate Madden Yee
Shifting breast screening from digital mammography to digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) reduces recall rates, but it achieves only modest improvements in breast cancer deaths averted or life years saved -- while costing above commonly accepted cost-effectiveness ranges, according to research published online September 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
September 15, 2019
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Chatbots boost women's understanding of breast biopsy
By Kate Madden Yee
Using chatbot software can help orient and educate women who are scheduled to undergo a breast biopsy about the procedure, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
September 10, 2019
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6 ways social media can help breast radiologists
By Kate Madden Yee
Breast radiologists have the opportunity to interact with patients in ways other radiologists may not, and social media can help them communicate their value to patients, referring physicians, and the larger community, according to an article published in the September issue of the Journal of Breast Imaging.
September 9, 2019
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Is breast screening beneficial for sickly older women?
By Kate Madden Yee
Screening mammography doesn't benefit women 75 and older who have chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes, according to a new study published September 6 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The finding is sure to generate more debate over whether older women should be screened.
September 5, 2019
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