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Predictive index improves criteria for postmastectomy radiation selection
By Shalmali Pal
Taiwanese and U.S. radiation oncologists have developed what they call a "more sophisticated prediction model" for local regional recurrence (LRR) after mastectomy. The goal of this new system is to offer a better definition of high risk for LRR, and help determine if certain breast cancer patients would benefit more from postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT).
April 25, 2006
Hologic bids for CAD firm R2
By Erik L. Ridley
Hologic continues to move aggressively to expand its presence in women's healthcare with the signing of a strategic agreement to acquire computer-aided detection (CAD) firm R2 Technology in a $220 million stock swap. The deal comes on the heels of Hologic's announcement last week to purchase interventional technology developer Suros Surgical Systems for $240 million.
April 24, 2006
Siemens gets FDA nod for Mammomat mobile
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor Siemens Medical Solutions reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a premarket approval (PMA) supplement to allow marketing of the company's Mammomat Novation full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system for mobile use.
April 24, 2006
Hologic books record Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hologic of Bedford, MA, reported record revenues, earnings, and backlog in its fiscal 2006 second-quarter results.
April 24, 2006
ART signs Martin Memorial
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian optical molecular imaging developer ART Advanced Research Technologies said that the Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Memorial Health Systems in Stuart, FL, will be participating in a clinical trial of the vendor's SoftScan optical breast imaging system.
April 24, 2006
Aetna offers retrospective mammo CAD reimbursement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Insurance company Aetna has announced that it will allow back claims for mammography CAD services.
April 23, 2006
GE gets FDA nod on Senographe Essential
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its new Senographe Essential digital mammography product.
April 19, 2006
Hologic to buy Suros
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic has signed an agreement to acquire interventional technology developer Suros Surgical Systems. The Bedford, MA-based vendor will pay $240 million, subject to adjustment, plus a two-year earn-out.
April 17, 2006
DOBI to bring ComfortScan to Russia
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Optical imaging developer DOBI Medical International has received clearance by the Russian Federal Service of Health Care and Social Development Control for the use of its ComfortScan system in connection with the diagnosis of breast cancer.
April 16, 2006
Image Engineering readies MRI breast pad
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging accessory firm Image Engineering Laboratories will be introducing its Sat Pad Breast Kit in the third quarter of 2006.
April 16, 2006
Global lifestyles, immigration patterns bring changes in breast cancer screening
By Shalmali Pal
Two recent studies, out of South Korea and Israel, take a global look at breast cancer screening. While the Korean group assessed the current state of breast cancer occurrence in their country, an Israeli sociologist outlined a disconnect between minority women and mainstream medical institutions.
April 13, 2006
MQSA reauthorization: What to expect and how to prepare
In September 2007, the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) will be reauthorized, a process that could bring many changes for your facility. Although 2007 may sound like a long way off, your facility should start preparing for reauthorization by tuning in to the discussions and watching for signs of what may come.
April 12, 2006
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