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ECR opens to sounds of Spring; the future of tomo; cutting CTA dose
By Brian Casey
February 29, 2012
Digital breast tomosynthesis will replace mammography
By Rebekah Moan
VIENNA - In 10 years, breast tomosynthesis will replace full-field digital mammography because of its higher sensitivity, enhanced image quality, and ability to image dense breasts, predicted a presenter at the European Congress of Radiology on Thursday.
February 29, 2012
Functional breast techniques receive cautious vote of confidence
By Rebekah Moan
VIENNA - Dynamic contrast-enhanced MR mammography is a sensitive method for detecting breast cancer because it highlights tumor vasculature, but diagnostic results may vary depending on reader experience. Diffusion-weighted imaging and MR spectroscopy aim to address this issue, and are continuing to show promise, according to a refresher course at the European Congress of Radiology.
February 29, 2012
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3T MRI opens new avenues for breast cancer diagnosis
By John Brosky
VIENNA - It's early days, but the power of high-field imaging is going to push the limits of what radiologists believe is possible in breast MRI, noted Dr. Thomas Helbich, vice chair of radiology at the Medical University of Vienna, in a pre-European Congress of Radiology meeting.
February 28, 2012
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Koning receives CE Mark for 3D breast CT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Koning has obtained CE Mark approval for its Koning Breast CT system.
February 27, 2012
USPSTF erred in calculating breast screening harms, study says
By Kate Madden Yee
The number of women who need to be screened to prevent one breast cancer death is much smaller than the statistic used by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in its controversial 2009 screening recommendations, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
February 27, 2012
U-Systems gets FDA meeting for ABUS
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound developer U-Systems said that its somo.v automated breast ultrasound system (ABUS) will be reviewed by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on April 11.
February 26, 2012
Barco partners with UPenn
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image display firm Barco is teaming with researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania to develop an integrated system to perform virtual clinical trials of breast cancer screening technology.
February 23, 2012
Mammography reduces breast cancer mortality in younger women
By Kate Madden Yee
Mammography-detected breast cancers are found earlier, with reduced mortality in women between the ages of 40 and 49, according to a study in the March issue of Radiology. The study adds another dimension of benefit for women and their doctors to consider when making the decision to participate in a screening program at a younger age.
February 21, 2012
Hologic to launch new products at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic plans to launch four new products at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna next month.
February 20, 2012
Female cancer survivors show riskier behavior
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Female cancer survivors receiving screening mammography have "worse health behaviors" than women receiving mammography screening who never had cancer, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology.
February 16, 2012
Rad therapy may create breast cancer stem cells
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
When a breast cancer patient has a radiation therapy treatment, half of any residual tumor cells are killed. However, radiation therapy intended to cure patients may transform the other 50% into treatment-resistant breast cancer stem cells, according to an article published online February 10 in Stem Cells.
February 15, 2012
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