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SalaryScan needs you! And, DBT and PACS; VNAs and $$$
By Brian Casey
March 20, 2013
Jury still out on whether DBT can replace 2D mammography
By Kate Madden Yee
More evidence is needed before radiologists can determine unequivocally that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is ready to replace standard digital mammography, according to a literature review published online in the Breast journal. Fortunately, a number of research studies under way could prove that point.
March 20, 2013
Breast tomosynthesis challenges digital imaging infrastructure
By Dr. David Clunie
While the advent of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) in the U.S. has added an exciting weapon to the breast imaging armamentarium, these new capabilities have also led to significant image management challenges. DBT adopters need to be aware of and plan for issues such as large file sizes and proprietary file formats.
March 20, 2013
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Bankruptcy judge finalizes sale of Gamma Medica business units
By Wayne Forrest
Gamma Medica has completed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process with the separate sales of its molecular breast imaging and preclinical imaging business segments to two buyers.
March 18, 2013
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Confused about mammography? Ask women what they think. And, congrats on the Match
By Brian Casey
March 18, 2013
Mammography false positives cause mental anguish in women
By Kate Madden Yee
False-positive findings on screening mammography cause mental anguish in women that can linger for years after the findings are first reported, according to a new study published in the Annals of Family Medicine.
March 18, 2013
NuView touts breast cancer imaging agent study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical developer NuView Life Sciences is touting a phase I feasibility study of its NLS-VPAC1 breast cancer imaging agent.
March 17, 2013
JAMA IM: Breast screening every 2 years OK for most women
By Cynthia E. Keen
For most women between the ages of 40 and 74, biennial screening mammograms are just as effective as annual exams in identifying advanced-stage breast cancer, reported a study published online on Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine. Less frequent screening also reduces false-positive results and biopsies.
March 17, 2013
Mammography debate is the most recent in a tumultuous history
By Kate Madden Yee
What are the roots of the present-day mammography debate? In an excerpt from his book on the history of mammography, radiologist Dr. Handel Reynolds explains the origins of the idea that early cancer detection could save women's lives, as well as how it has affected the use of mammography as a screening tool.
March 14, 2013
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KLAS report: Positive ROI for digital breast tomo
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Market research firm KLAS has found that providers using digital breast tomosynthesis reported a positive return on investment (ROI), despite a lack of reimbursement.
March 12, 2013
Atirix upgrades tracking software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical software developer Atirix Medical Systems has released a new version of its MG-Track software, an exam tracking, patient letter, and medical audit reporting system.
March 11, 2013
Adding digital tomo to mammography boosts cancer detection rate
By Rebekah Moan
VIENNA - Adding digital breast tomosynthesis to digital mammography increased the breast cancer detection rate from 1.26% to 2.03%, in a study from Spain presented on Monday at ECR 2013.
March 11, 2013
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