Breast: Page 503

MR more likely than mammo to expose multiple malignancies in dense breasts
By Shalmali Pal
MRI is considerably more sensitive than mammography for detecting multiple malignant foci in women with extremely dense breasts, according to a study in the American Journal of Roentgenology. However, the modality doesn’t quite hit the mark in women with fatty breasts.
October 12, 2004
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GE's Wellness Tour hits the road
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor GE Healthcare launched its second annual Women's Health and Wellness Tour on October 1 in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month.
October 11, 2004
MammoSite completes patient registry
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Breast Surgeons reported that it has completed enrollment of its MammoSite Patient Registry, a U.S. data collection program designed to analyze the efficacy of accelerated partial breast irradiation with the MammoSite balloon catheter device from radiation therapy developer Proxima Therapeutics of Alpharetta, GA.
October 11, 2004
TeraView steps closer to market
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast imaging developer TeraView of Cambridge, U.K., said it is conducting a series of studies with Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge, imaging healthy and cancerous breast tissues.
October 11, 2004
Novation, R2 ink deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer R2 Technology has signed an agreement with group purchasing organization Novation for the vendor's ImageChecker CAD system for mammography and ImageChecker CT system for lung nodule detection on multidetector CT (MDCT) exams.
October 11, 2004
MQSA reauthorized by U.S. Congress
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The House of Representatives passed the Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 2004 (H.R. 4555) last week.
October 11, 2004
Stentor gets FDA approval for digital mammo
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image management firm Stentor reported that the Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to the company's iSite PACS for use in the diagnostic reading, enterprise distribution, and archiving of digital mammography images.
October 7, 2004
Obese women less likely to survive breast cancer, even after treatment
By Shalmali Pal
Survival rates for obese women with early stage breast cancer are particularly bleak, according to a study presented Wednesday at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Atlanta.
October 5, 2004
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Perfecting your mammography practice
By Brian Casey
October 4, 2004
Infrared Sciences gets $1 million infusion
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital infrared imaging developer Infrared Sciences has completed a placement of $1 million in preferred stock, according to the Hauppauge, NY-based firm.
October 4, 2004
When push comes to shove: Addressing compression in mammography
By Shalmali Pal
What is it about compression that makes women so nervous when it comes to mammography screening? And what can technologists do about it? AuntMinnie.com spoke with breast imaging experts about the proper management of compression to enhance the breast-screening experience, ensure quality images, and make sure women come back regularly.
October 4, 2004
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Preparation key to surviving MQSA inspections
By Erik L. Ridley
PHILADELPHIA - Inspections to measure compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) can be stressful, but proper preparation can alleviate much of the anxiety, according to Bonnie Rush, president of Breast Imaging Specialists (BIS) in San Diego.
October 3, 2004
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