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Cancer's rarity may lead to mammography misses
By Kate Madden Yee
A new study from researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital indicates that the rarity of breast cancer may contribute to the relatively high miss rate found in screening mammography, in which radiologists are estimated to miss 20% to 30% of cancers.
December 27, 2011
IDSI completes China CTLM order
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging Diagnostic Systems (IDSI) has sold a CT laser mammography (CTLM) system to a private imaging center near Hangzhou, China.
December 20, 2011
Conn. density law spurs breast US growth; brachy experts refute APBI study
By Brian Casey
December 19, 2011
Conn. density law leads to 'flood' of US breast screening
By Kate Madden Yee
A 2009 law passed in Connecticut that requires women with dense breast tissue to be notified of their status has led to a "flood" of screening ultrasound exams at breast clinics in the state. The phenomenon could occur in other states that are considering similar laws, according to a presentation at the recent RSNA 2011 meeting.
December 19, 2011
Breast density law proposed in Mo.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Missouri is the latest state to consider mandating the inclusion of breast density information in reports sent to women after mammograms.
December 18, 2011
IDSI signs China distributor
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging Diagnostic Systems (IDSI) has named ID-Matrix Systems as its new distribution partner for China.
December 18, 2011
Backers of APBI brachytherapy hit back at MD Anderson study
By Cynthia E. Keen
The controversy over accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy got a little hotter last week with a December 13 press conference held by backers of the technology to point out what they said were deficiencies in a critical study presented by MD Anderson Cancer Center researchers earlier this month.
December 18, 2011
Study finds variations in APBI brachytherapy adoption
By Cynthia E. Keen
A new study has found that the adoption of brachytherapy-based accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) has varied widely across the U.S., raising questions about whether the treatment is being used appropriately in breast cancer patients.
December 15, 2011
AuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
December 14, 2011
ACR joins Choosing Wisely campaign
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) said it has joined the ABIM Foundation and eight other medical specialty societies in Choosing Wisely, a new campaign to promote wise choices by physician and patients.
December 13, 2011
ACS revises process for cancer screening guidance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced it has revised its process for forming cancer screening guidelines to provide greater transparency, consistency, and rigor.
December 13, 2011
FDA clears Giotto digital mammo unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued 510(k) clearance to Giotto USA for two versions of its full-field digital mammography technology.
December 13, 2011
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