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CAD boosts outcomes in regional screening program
By Erik L. Ridley
Computer-aided detection (CAD) can lead to higher breast cancer detection rates, a younger age at diagnosis, and a significantly earlier stage of invasive cancer at detection, according to research published in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
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Studies look to improve on digital mammography
By Brian Casey
October 3, 2005
Jury is still out on U.K. CAD utilization
By Cynthia E. Keen
Since 1998 more than 2,100 mammography computer-aided detection (CAD) systems have been sold in the U.S., but the technology has yet to be deployed by the National Health Service in the U.K. Past clinical studies have not made a persuasive case for its implementation. However, U.K. researchers of the Computer Aided Detection Evaluation Trial (CADET) believe that their findings merit further immediate evaluation of CAD technology.
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Harnessing technology, training to make the most of FFDM
By Shalmali Pal
The first results of the Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (DMIST) trial may be in, but breast imaging specialists aren't resting on their laurels. While a group from Texas forges ahead on improving full-field digital mammography (FFDM) systems from a technical standpoint, the RSNA is looking to help readers brush up on their interpretive skills using this new technology.
October 2, 2005
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IDSI notches Italian order
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
CT laser mammography (CTLM) developer Imaging Diagnostic Systems (IDSI) has sold its third CTLM system in Italy.
September 29, 2005
Hologic acquires Fischer mammo assets
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging vendor Hologic said that it has completed the acquisition of Denver-based Fischer Imaging's intellectual property related to its mammography business and products.
September 28, 2005
Sectra, Scanray sign distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish IT and medical device vendor Sectra has inked a distribution agreement with French medical imaging distribution firm Scanray.
September 26, 2005
Avoiding false negatives on breast ultrasound
By Erik L. Ridley
Vigilance and a high degree of suspicion are needed to avoid missing breast cancers with atypical features, according to Dr. Dona Hills of Queens-Long Island Medical Group in North Babylon, NY.
September 22, 2005
Fischer delays shareholder vote on Hologic deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Fischer Imaging said that it has adjourned its special shareholder meeting today in order to solicit additional proxies to vote on its proposal to sell its mammography assets to Hologic of Bedford, MA.
September 21, 2005
Kodak gets nod for mammo CAD upgrades
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Eastman Kodak Health Group has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for enhancements to its computer-aided detection (CAD) system.
September 20, 2005
DMIST study validates digital mammography
By Brian Casey
September 19, 2005
DMIST study: Younger women may benefit most from digital mammo
By Shalmali Pal
Full-field digital mammography (FFDM) is superior to film-screen mammography (FSM) for detecting cancers in younger women, according to the results of a major nationwide study released today. However, the digital modality was no better than FSM as a screening tool in the general population.
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