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ScreenPoint to show mammo, DBT AI software at ECR 2018
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dutch women's imaging software developer ScreenPoint Medical will present its Transpara artificial intelligence (AI)-based software for mammograms and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) exams at ECR 2018 in Vienna.
February 26, 2018
Densitas gets Australian clearance for breast density software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration has granted medical software developer Densitas permission to sell its breast density software in the country.
February 26, 2018
Fuji wins 9 mammography contracts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has won nine installation contracts for its Aspire Cristalle full-field digital mammography system with digital breast tomosynthesis.
February 25, 2018
Densitas highlights study in Breast Cancer Research
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical software developer Densitas is directing attention to a recent review that validated the clinical use of its automated breast-density measurement software to help stratify patients based on their risk for breast cancer.
February 20, 2018
Breast MRI technique helps cancer detection without contrast
By Wayne Forrest
German researchers have developed a novel breast MRI technique that greatly reduces false-positive findings and increases the detection of breast cancer -- without the need for a gadolinium-based contrast agent, according to a study published online February 20 in Radiology.
February 19, 2018
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DenseBreast-info.org to launch European content
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast density education group DenseBreast-info.org has announced a plan to launch specialized content for Europe and neighboring countries.
February 13, 2018
Ky. Medicaid expansion improves breast cancer care
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Early data from Medicaid expansion in Kentucky since the passage of the Affordable Care Act shows improvements in the quality of breast cancer care, including the diagnosis of early-stage disease and greater use of breast-conserving surgery, according to research published online February 12 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
February 12, 2018
Cancer history in relatives boosts breast cancer risk
By Brian Casey
Having a first-degree relative with a family history of breast cancer sharply increases the risk of breast cancer in women older than 65, according to a study of more than 400,000 women published February 12 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The findings could weigh into the debate over whether these women should undergo mammography screening.
February 11, 2018
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Hologic revenues climb in 1st quarter
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Growth in its breast health business contributed to revenues that exceeded expectations for women's imaging firm Hologic in its first quarter of fiscal 2018.
February 8, 2018
Deep-learning algorithm can assess breast density
By Erik L. Ridley
A deep-learning algorithm can provide fully automated analysis of breast density on screening mammography exams, yielding density estimates that correlate well with assessments provided by radiologists, according to research published online January 24 in Medical Physics.
February 8, 2018
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Is the mammography debate an example of 'fake science'?
By Brian Casey
In today's world of "fake news" and "alternative facts," is the debate over mammography screening one of "fake science"? It might be, according to a paper published recently in BMC Medical Ethics from a Norwegian researcher who claims to show how breast screening researchers fit facts to suit their beliefs.
February 4, 2018
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NY marks $38M for breast cancer screening initiative
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York announced that $37.7 million in funding has been designated for improving breast cancer screening as part of the "Get Screened, No Excuses" initiative.
February 1, 2018
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