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Use of DBT lags in Medicare system -- or does it?
By Kate Madden Yee
Just under 20% of women in the Medicare population received digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) exams in 2015, the first year of Medicare coverage for the technology, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2017 meeting. Does the figure mean DBT use is lagging in the federal system -- or that it's taking hold?
January 1, 2018
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FDA clears Xcision's breast cancer radiotherapy device
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical technology company Xcision Medical Systems has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its GammaPod radiotherapy device.
December 21, 2017
Women not getting recommended breast radiation therapy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Almost 10% of women don't receive radiation therapy after breast conservation surgery, although it is proved to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence, according to research published in the January issue of the Journal of Surgical Research.
December 14, 2017
Women don't know about breast cancer treatment options
By Kate Madden Yee
Many women don't feel completely informed about their surgical options for breast cancer treatment, according to new research published online December 12 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
December 14, 2017
2016 10 05 17 45 45 493 Breast Cancer 400
Onsite Mammography scores capital investment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Onsite Mammography has received a capital investment from private equity firm Revelstoke Capital Partners.
December 14, 2017
Women overestimate breast cancer risk, prefer biopsy
By Kate Madden Yee
Most women tend to overestimate their risk of breast cancer, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago. And if they do receive a report of a suspicious finding, they would rather have it biopsied immediately than undergo follow-up imaging a short time later.
December 14, 2017
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Atirix launches mammography module for QC-Track
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical software developer Atirix Medical Systems has launched a mammography upgrade for its QC-Track software package.
December 13, 2017
Artificial intelligence shows promise for breast cancer metastases
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer algorithms analyzing pathology slides can detect the spread of cancer to lymph nodes in women with breast cancer as well as or better than pathologists, according to a new study published online December 12 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
December 12, 2017
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AI for breast screening | How do DBT and 2D mammo costs compare? | PET/MRI for pelvic cancer
By Brian Casey
December 11, 2017
AI algorithm matches radiologists in breast screening exams
By Kate Madden Yee
How does an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm compare to radiologists when it comes to interpreting screening mammography exams? Their performances were fairly comparable, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago.
December 11, 2017
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SABCS: Is DBT worth the higher cost?
By Kate Madden Yee
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) screening costs more than a 2D mammography exam, but the technology's advocates argue that it's more effective, with higher cancer detection and lower recall rates. So is the extra money worth it? Yes, according to research presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).
December 10, 2017
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SABCS: Biannual breast MRI best for young women at high risk
By Kate Madden Yee
For young women with a high genetic risk of breast cancer, twice-yearly MRI exams are more effective for detecting early disease than an annual mammogram, according to new research presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).
December 10, 2017
2016 10 05 17 45 45 493 Breast Cancer 400
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