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Gamma Medica touts low-dose MBI study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gamma Medica is highlighting a study presented today at SNM's Breast Cancer Imaging: State of the Art 2011 meeting that indicates that low-dose molecular breast imaging (MBI) can be a useful adjunct and potential alternative to screening mammography in women with dense breasts.
April 21, 2011
BSGI can foster low-dose breast imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.S. researchers found that it may be possible to reduce the radiation dose of breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) procedures by as much as 60% using a lower dose of the radiopharmaceutical, according to a study presented this week at the Breast Cancer Imaging: State of the Art 2011 conference in Bethesda, MD.
April 21, 2011
Do breast fat grafts reduce accuracy of mammograms?
By Cynthia E. Keen
Breast lipofilling, or autologous fat injection, has been a controversial procedure for breast augmentation because of how it can affect future imaging exams. The debate has resurfaced, with conflicting studies published in the March and April issues of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
April 21, 2011
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APBI outcomes comparable to whole-breast irradiation
By Cynthia E. Keen
Pioneering women who were among the first patients to receive accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) for early-stage breast cancer can breathe easier with the results of a long-term outcomes study published online April 15 in Radiotherapy and Oncology.
April 21, 2011
Carestream nets mammo orders
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health has received a number of U.S. orders for its DirectView mammography system.
April 20, 2011
MeVis posts mixed results for fiscal 2010
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A stronger service business offset a decrease in new licenses to buoy group revenues for medical imaging software developer MeVis Medical Solutions in its 2010 fiscal year.
April 19, 2011
Water-fat separation sequence can't beat contrast MRI
By Wayne Forrest
When trying to find ways to cut contrast in patients scheduled for breast MRI, Italian researchers discovered that a noncontrast water-fat separation sequence was no better for evaluating tumor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy than standard contrast MRI. But noncontrast MRI still holds potential for monitoring therapy.
April 19, 2011
Elastography shows value in characterizing breast lesions
By Erik L. Ridley
NEW YORK CITY - Although still not as effective at correctly characterizing benign breast lesions, ultrasound elastography performs quite well in picking out malignancies, according to research presented at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine meeting.
April 14, 2011
The 'Dr. Oz Show' and thyroid shields: The saga continues
By Cynthia E. Keen
What's a woman to do? Should she believe one of the most trusted cardiologists in North America or expert radiologists specializing in breast imaging? You may have been left with such questions if you watched the "Dr. Oz Show" episode on thyroid shielding that aired April 14.
April 14, 2011
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Breast density notification movement gains momentum
By Kate Madden Yee
In the 18 months since Connecticut passed a law mandating that women undergoing mammography be informed of their breast tissue density rating, more states have begun considering similar legislation.
April 13, 2011
FDA recalls iCAD IORT breast shield
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 13 announced a recall of a breast shield marketed by iCAD for use during intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) procedures with the company's Axxent product.
April 12, 2011
Three Palm Software expands
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast imaging software developer Three Palm Software has opened a second office in Campbell, CA.
April 12, 2011
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