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Prostate radiotracer may benefit breast cancer imaging
By Wayne Forrest
A radiotracer recently cleared for PET imaging of recurrent prostate cancer may have similar efficacy for certain forms of breast cancer, according to a study presented at last week's Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging meeting.
June 23, 2016
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Supine MRI in the OR can improve breast surgery outcome
By Wayne Forrest
Performing breast MRI in the supine position in the operating room (OR) immediately after breast conservation surgery may help surgeons better find and assess residual tumors, while patients potentially avoid follow-up surgery, according to a new study published online June 22 in Radiology.
June 22, 2016
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Breast imaging market to reach $7.3 billion by 2024
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The global breast imaging market will surge from $2.6 billion in revenues in 2015 to reach $7.3 billion by 2024, according to a new report by market research firm Grand View Research.
June 21, 2016
SNMMI: FDG-PET predicts breast cancer outcomes
By Wayne Forrest
SAN DIEGO - FDG-PET is a considerably better predictor of treatment response and outcome than fluoride-PET for breast cancer patients with metastatic bone lesions, concluded researchers on Tuesday at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference.
June 14, 2016
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LDCT could offer a new way to measure breast density
By Kate Madden Yee
Low-dose CT (LDCT) may have another benefit in addition to lung cancer screening: breast density assessment, according to a new study published online in Academic Radiology.
June 14, 2016
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SBI to launch 1st breast imaging fellowship match
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) has created a breast imaging fellowship match program.
June 13, 2016
Dilon highlights molecular breast tomo device at SNMMI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Molecular breast imaging developer Dilon Diagnostics is highlighting new molecular breast tomosynthesis technology at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) meeting in San Diego.
June 13, 2016
ACR backs bill to extend mammo screening coverage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is putting its weight behind a bill that would extend the requirement that insurance companies cover mammography screening for women ages 40 to 50.
June 9, 2016
ABUS: An effective option for dense breast screening
By Kate Madden Yee
The rise of the breast density movement has more women's health practices turning to ultrasound as an adjunct to mammography screening. A new study in the June issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology found that automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) can meet this need, without the drawbacks of handheld ultrasound.
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New MRI technique links breast fatty acids to cancer
By Kate Madden Yee
Researchers using a new MRI technique have found that the presence of particular fatty acids in the breast may be a useful indicator of cancer in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online June 7 in Radiology.
June 6, 2016
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Conn. governor signs 3D mammo bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gov. Dannel Malloy of Connecticut has signed legislation that requires insurance companies to pay for 3D mammography (digital breast tomosynthesis), according to a June 2 story from the New Haven Register.
June 2, 2016
Singer Sheryl Crow to serve as Hologic spokesperson
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic has named singer, songwriter, and breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow as a spokesperson for an initiative that will educate women about the company's Genius 3D digital breast tomosynthesis mammography exam.
June 1, 2016
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