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Conebeam breast CT equals MRI in finding extent of disease
By Kate Madden Yee
A new study has found that conebeam breast CT is comparable to MRI in identifying the extent of breast cancer, giving it potential as an alternative to breast MR in patients who can't tolerate that exam, according to researchers at Elizabeth Wende Breast Care in Rochester, NY.
February 7, 2011
Breast MRI false positives drop after initial screening exam
By Kate Madden Yee
MRI screening for breast cancer delivers consistent rates of cancer detection and fewer false-positive results after an initial screening exam has been performed, according to a new study published online in Radiology.
February 2, 2011
Contrast-enhanced US targets sentinel lymph nodes
By Erik L. Ridley
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound can identify and localize sentinel lymph nodes prior to breast biopsy, potentially saving early breast cancer patients from having to undergo a second surgery, according to research published in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
February 1, 2011
Obese women less likely to complete mammograms
By Kate Madden Yee
Obese women are less likely to complete mammograms and more likely to report pain with the procedure, according to a new study published in the Journal of Women's Health.
February 1, 2011
Article on digital mammography dismays backers of breast imaging
By Brian Casey
A new report published this week has harsh words for digital mammography, saying the technology was adopted due to heavy industry lobbying and is costing the U.S. Medicare system millions more than film-based imaging, despite an alleged lack of evidence that it's any better for older women.
February 1, 2011
Sectra MicroDose nets Canadian OK
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish PACS and digital mammography vendor Sectra has received clearance to market its Sectra MicroDose Mammography full-field digital mammography system in Canada.
January 31, 2011
Hologic revenues climb 5% in Q1
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's healthcare vendor Hologic posted solid growth in revenues for its first quarter of fiscal 2011, driven in part by rising service revenues from the company's installed base of mammography systems.
January 30, 2011
Breast brachytherapy utilization rises rapidly
By Cynthia E. Keen
For the past decade, breast brachytherapy has been used as a treatment for low-risk patients following breast conservation surgery. Although its long-term effectiveness is still unknown, its use has been climbing steadily, according to an article in the January 10 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
January 30, 2011
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KLAS: Imaging purchases to increase in 2011
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Purchasing of diagnostic imaging equipment will increase by as much as 10% in 2011, according to a new study from healthcare technology research firm KLAS. And buyers won't be so loyal to particular vendors, the company found.
January 26, 2011
Would USPSTF advice cause cancer deaths? And, a proposal to boost colon screening
By Brian Casey
January 24, 2011
Study finds USPSTF mammo guidelines would increase death rate
By Kate Madden Yee
Nearly 65,000 more women would lose their lives from breast cancer if the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's (USPSTF) controversial 2009 guidelines on screening mammography were adopted on a widespread basis, according to a study in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
January 24, 2011
Mammograms may detect early signs of heart disease
By Cynthia E. Keen
Screening mammograms may be able to do more than reveal signs of breast cancer. For women with advanced kidney disease, they can detect calcifications in blood vessels that may be signs of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published January 20 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
January 19, 2011
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