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US-guided biopsy marker takes clear aim at breast lesions

By Shalmali Pal

SAN DIEGO - A new breast biopsy marking device is visible on both ultrasound and mammography, according to a multi-institutional research group that spoke at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting on Monday.

May 4, 2003

Breast cancer in younger women calls for flexibility in imaging

By Paula Moyer

Mammography has several disadvantages for screening younger women, primarily due to the high density of tissue in the young breast. Breast imaging experts discuss the incidence of and risk factors for early breast cancer, appropriate screening schedules for at-risk women, and the appropriate imaging modalities when screening young women.

May 1, 2003

Imaging Diagnostic Systems files PMA

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Laser breast imaging developer Imaging Diagnostic Systems (IDS) has submitted a Premarket Approval Application (PMA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seeking marketing approval for its computed tomography laser mammography (CTLM) system.

April 29, 2003

Shift to full-field digital units will spur mammography market

By Erik L. Ridley

The mammography markets in North America, Japan, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia-Pacific reached $241.2 million in 2002, an annual growth rate of approximately 18.2% over 2001, according to market research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.

April 29, 2003

BioLucent debuts spot compression pad

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Mammography pad developer BioLucent has added to its product line with the introduction of a new spot compression pad.

April 28, 2003

Diagnosing breast cancer in younger women

By Shalmali Pal

Detecting and diagnosing potential cancer in women younger than 40 is tricky business -- a balancing act between choosing the right modality, knowing what to look for in these cases, and calming a patient who fears being struck down in the prime of her life.

April 27, 2003