Breast: Page 519

Detector size matters in mobile digital mammo screening
By Erik L. Ridley
Adopting a mobile digital mammography screening service means making a number of complex technical decisions, including the selection of a system with an appropriately sized detector. Researchers from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston offer suggestions for high-volume digital screening applications.
September 8, 2003
R2 and iCAD bury hatchet, for a price
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection firms R2 Technology and iCAD have settled their patent infringement lawsuits.
September 8, 2003
EC greenlights GE-Instrumentarium deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Commission has cleared GE Medical Systems’ proposed acquisition of Finnish firm Instrumentarium, subject to conditions relating to Instrumentarium’s patient-monitoring operations.
September 2, 2003
Readers respond to: Making mammographers better -- the last link in the imaging chain
In today’s editorial, AuntMinnie founder and practicing radiologist Dr. Phillip Berman offers some facts and opinions on addressing the mammography crisis. Here, AuntMinnie members respond to the editorial, and offer their own take on the current quandary in breast imaging.
August 28, 2003
Breast Ultrasound and US-Guided Interventional Techniques: A Multimedia Teaching File
This intelligently written CD-ROM is ideal for breast imaging specialists. It begins with a wonderful seven minute video tour, and then allows the user to pick and choose an area of focus.
August 28, 2003
Making mammographers better: The last link in the imaging chain
Are mammographers the weakest link in the breast cancer screening chain? Dr. Phillip Berman thinks so. In an editorial, he offers some facts and opinions on how to address the current crisis in mammography.
August 28, 2003
GE extends Instrumentarium offer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Medical Systems parent General Electric’s tender offer to acquire Finnish vendor Instrumentarium has been extended to allow for completion of the regulatory review process.
August 27, 2003
Siemens provides Mammomat units to CDC Foundation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions is providing its Mammomat mammography systems to four grantees of a new CDC Foundation program to support mobile breast screening services.
August 26, 2003
Technology Review explores breast marker clips
By Brian Casey
In the latest installment of our Technology Review series, contributing editor Tracie L. Thompson explores the state of the art in breast biopsy clips.
August 26, 2003
More breast markers available as usage becomes standard practice
By Tracie L. Thompson
Trends in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease have spawned demand for markers that are easily deployed, visible on sonography and mammography without causing significant artifacts on MRI, and resistant to dislocation. However, the technology is straightforward enough that commercial systems face serious competition from inexpensive, do-it-yourself solutions.
August 25, 2003
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Making the most of breast sonography with the right equipment, techniques
By Shalmali Pal
SAN FRANCISCO - When it comes to mammograms, it’s relatively easy to obtain the images; it’s the interpretation of those images that can be tricky. With breast ultrasound, the opposite holds true, explained Cindy Rapp during a presentation Friday at the Current Trends in Breast Ultrasound meeting, sponsored by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.
August 24, 2003
Aurora adds breast biopsy capability
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiologists using Aurora Imaging Technology’s Aurora dedicated breast MRI system can now also utilize Suros Surgical Systems’ ATEC breast biopsy and excision system, according to Aurora of North Andover, MA.
August 24, 2003
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