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Breast MRI benefits women across all risk categories
By Kate Madden Yee
Screening breast MRI boosts early diagnosis of cancer in all women, not just those at high risk, according to a new study from Germany published online this week in Radiology. So why isn't the modality being used more frequently?
February 20, 2017
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BI-RADS breast density estimates as good as automated
By Kate Madden Yee
Which is better when it comes to assessing breast tissue density -- man or machine? Turns out radiologists do just fine evaluating dense tissue using BI-RADS measures, compared with the performance of automated software, according to a new study published in the February edition of Radiology.
February 15, 2017
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Hologic buys women's health products firm
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cynosure, a provider of women's health products that include body contouring, hair removal, and skin revitalization.
February 14, 2017
DBT use inconsistent across the U.S.
By Kate Madden Yee
Despite the demonstrated clinical benefits of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) for finding breast cancer, use of the technology for mammography is still inconsistent across the U.S., according to a study published online February 7 in Academic Radiology.
February 14, 2017
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Mammography false positives deter women from screening
By Kate Madden Yee
Women with false-positive results from a screening mammogram are significantly more likely to delay subsequent exams than women with true-negative results, according to a study published online February 9 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
February 9, 2017
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FDA updates MQSA guidance for DBT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its guidance on Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) training requirements for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT).
February 8, 2017
Gamma Medica extends reach in U.S.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Molecular imaging developer Gamma Medica has partnered with Medical Imaging and Capital X-Ray, providers of medical imaging equipment, to give women in certain states across the U.S. access to its molecular breast imaging system.
February 5, 2017
DBT offers cost, care benefits for Medicaid enrollees
By Kate Madden Yee
Using digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) in combination with full-field digital mammography among Medicaid enrollees could save state programs more than $200,000 per year -- and individual plans more than $12,000 annually, according to a new study published online January 27 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
February 5, 2017
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Breast screening organizers get creative to boost uptake
By Frances Rylands-Monk
A new study from Lebanon of 2,400 women older than 40 has found that fewer than half the women sent a breast screening invitation underwent mammography. To overcome the hit-and-miss nature of screening adherence in the region, new campaigns and promotions are being used.
February 5, 2017
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ACR releases updated digital mammography QC manual
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released an updated version of its 2016 Digital Mammography Quality Control Manual.
February 2, 2017
Synthesized 2D images fine for gauging breast density
By Kate Madden Yee
How well do synthesized digital breast tomosynthesis images work for estimating tissue density compared with estimates derived from conventional 2D digital mammography images? Turns out synthesized 2D works just fine, according to a new study published online January 25 in Radiology.
February 2, 2017
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Hologic's revenues advance in Q1
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Buoyed by growth in its Breast Health, Gyn Surgical, and molecular diagnostics businesses, women's imaging vendor Hologic posted increased revenues in its first fiscal quarter of 2017.
February 1, 2017
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