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Breast density bill signed in Md.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley this week signed a breast density patient notification law, making Maryland the seventh state in the U.S. to implement such legislation.
May 16, 2013
Women in their 40s reluctant to give up breast screening
By Brian Casey
In a study that confirms recent findings, researchers from Johns Hopkins University found that mammography screening rates have changed little among women in their 40s despite guideline changes by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Study results were published May 15 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
May 16, 2013
Canadian breast CR study provokes concern
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a study published on May 14 in Radiology, Canadian researchers found that mammography using computed radiography (CR) systems produced lower breast cancer detection rates than analog units or those based on flat-panel digital radiography. The results have caused a furor as Canadian provinces scramble to respond.
May 16, 2013
iCRco gets clearance for CR mammo
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computed radiography (CR) firm iCRco has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its 3600M mammography system.
May 13, 2013
KLAS: Demand for breast tomosynthesis is increasing
By Kate Madden Yee
The demand for digital breast tomosynthesis systems is increasing, according to a new report released on May 14 by market research firm KLAS. When imaging providers were asked which technology they would choose if they could start over, 62% said tomosynthesis.
May 13, 2013
CR mammography lags DR, film-screen in cancer detection
By Kate Madden Yee
Canadian researchers performing mammography with a computed radiography (CR) system saw lower breast cancer detection rates compared to analog film-screen mammography or a system based on flat-panel digital radiography (DR). Results were published online May 14 in Radiology.
May 13, 2013
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California's breast density notification law -- 1 month in
By Kate Madden Yee
It's been just over 30 days since California's version of breast density notification legislation went into effect. How is the law affecting clinical practice in the state's breast centers? Although they are complying, many breast imagers are skeptical of its value.
May 8, 2013
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ASBS: Breast MRI helps assess patient prognosis
By Kate Madden Yee
MRI evaluation following breast cancer diagnosis can improve a woman's long-term prognosis, as the modality is able to detect lymph-node metastases associated with poorer outcomes, according to research presented on May 3 at the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS) annual meeting in Chicago.
May 7, 2013
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NJ legislation would require breast density payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Legislation is advancing in the New Jersey Assembly that would require health insurers to cover additional breast screenings if a mammogram demonstrates dense breast tissue, according to a bill by sponsor Troy Singleton (D-Burlington).
May 6, 2013
Hologic revenues climb, but loss widens in Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Growth in digital mammography service revenues, higher tomosynthesis sales, and revenue contribution from a recent acquisition helped pace a 30% increase in revenue for women's imaging vendor Hologic in its fiscal second quarter. But the firm's net loss also increased.
May 6, 2013
Increased collagen in breast contributes to dense tissue
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Greater breast tissue density is caused by an excess of collagen, according to a new study published online May 5 in Nature Cell Biology. The increased collagen boosts the chances of breast tumors spreading and becoming more invasive.
May 5, 2013
Fuji teams again with breast cancer foundation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA and the National Breast Cancer Foundation are collaborating to extend the work of their Images of Health campaign for breast cancer awareness.
May 2, 2013
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