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Molecular test identifies ultralow-risk breast cancer patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A molecular test can identify which types of tumors have an extremely low risk of leading to death from breast cancer, possibly helping to determine which tumors can be followed up and which can be left alone, according to a study published online June 29 in JAMA Oncology.
June 29, 2017
Study finds DBT matches -- or surpasses -- FFDM
By Kate Madden Yee
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) performs as well as or better than full-field digital mammography (FFDM), even when patient characteristics that might skew toward DBT exams are accounted for, according to a study published online June 22 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
June 29, 2017
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GE installs 1st 3D DBT Senographe Pristina in U.S.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has made the first U.S. installation of its Senographe Pristina mammography system with 3D digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) capability.
June 28, 2017
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Atirix to highlight QC-Track upgrades at AHRA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical software developer Atirix Medical Systems plans to highlight upgrades to its QC-Track modules for ultrasound and mammography at the upcoming AHRA meeting in Anaheim, CA.
June 28, 2017
Texas governor signs DBT insurance bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has signed legislation requiring insurance providers to cover digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) for women older than 35, with no co-payment.
June 27, 2017
ACR reaffirms support for annual mammography at 40
By Kate Madden Yee
Women at average risk for breast cancer should start annual mammography screening at the age of 40, according to American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines published online June 23 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
June 26, 2017
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Do women really care about the 'harms' of mammography?
By Brian Casey
Women don't appear to be getting the message about the alleged "harms" of mammography -- much to the chagrin of breast screening's critics. In a survey published on June 26 in JAMA Internal Medicine, women rated the benefits of mammography as being far more important to them than its harms.
June 26, 2017
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Study: ACA leads to earlier breast cancer diagnoses
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is being credited for a shift to earlier breast cancer diagnoses as more women were able to afford mammography screening, according to a study published in the August issue of Cancer Epidemiology.
June 22, 2017
ACOG sticks to 40 for breast screening, with caveats
By Brian Casey
Breast screening should be offered to women starting at age 40, but screening should start only after a woman discusses the best age at which to begin with her physician, according to updated guidelines released June 22 by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
June 22, 2017
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Breast density doesn't increase mammo radiation dose
By Kate Madden Yee
Although there are factors that can boost a woman's dose during a mammography exam, breast density isn't one of them, according to a study published June 7 in the Breast Journal. The findings are good news for women with dense tissue.
June 22, 2017
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MRI + mammography detects recurrent breast cancer
By Brian Casey
Adding MRI to mammography improves the detection of recurrent breast cancer in women who have been treated for the disease, according to a study published on June 22 in JAMA Oncology. What's more, MRI appears to be a better option than ultrasound as an adjunct to mammography.
June 21, 2017
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Should early-stage breast cancer patients receive CT?
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Not performing chest CT on patients with stage I or II breast cancer would miss very few pulmonary metastases, while significantly reducing healthcare spending and avoiding a significant number of false positives, according to a study published in the June issue of Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
June 20, 2017
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