Breast: Page 538

CMS’ proposed 2003 payment rates bode ill for breast procedures
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The CMS has calculated a lower rate for some breast biopsy procedures.
August 11, 2002
SN localization proves worthwhile in multifocal invasive breast carcinoma
Researchers from St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in New York City and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia have reported new applications for sentinel node localization in breast cancer patients.
August 11, 2002
New camera may improve scintimammography
By Tracie L. Thompson
A new gamma camera designed specifically for breast imaging may improve the sensitivity of nuclear medicine in detecting breast cancer, an early study has found. The sensitivity of scintimammographic cancer detection increased from 64.3% with the conventional camera to 78.6% with the breast-specific camera.
August 5, 2002
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Mammography reduces breast cancer deaths, Swedish study confirms
By Eric Barnes
Regular screening mammography can reduce breast cancer deaths by up to 44%, according to a large Swedish study published in the latest issue of Cancer. The study offers a boost to mammography advocates, who have faced intense debate on the ability of screening to increase survival.
July 31, 2002
Hologic revenues, profit up in Q3
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital x-ray and mammography provider Hologic reported fiscal third-quarter revenues of $47.6 million, up 6% compared with the $44.9 million posted in the same quarter last year.
July 31, 2002
R2 Technology sells 500th ImageChecker
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection developer R2 Technology has received its 500th order for its ImageChecker CAD system.
July 29, 2002
R2 adds Duke to client list
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection developer R2 Technology will be installing its ImageChecker CAD system at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.
July 28, 2002
Fuji hits digital mammo milestone
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA said it has sold more than 200 of its FCR 5000MA full-field digital mammography (FFDM) systems to customers around the world.
July 28, 2002
CTI BCS 2100 slated for FDA panel review
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will review the BCS 2100 breast imaging system.
July 24, 2002
Prototype MR elastography reveals mechanical properties of breast cancer
By Shalmali Pal
MR elastography is a potentially useful tool for the detection of malignant breast disease. The technique may also characterize breast lesions more precisely, particularly in women with radiographically dense breasts, according to a study in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
July 24, 2002
Hologic, Siemens cement alliance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hologic and Siemens Medical Solutions have formalized their planned digital mammography alliance, announced in a letter of intent in November 2001.
July 21, 2002
Contrast-enhanced MRI defines risk of breast microcalcifications
By Catherine Carrington
Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI can differentiate benign from malignant breast lesions in women with mammographically detected microcalcifications, perhaps sparing them the need for surgical biopsy, according to U.K. researchers.
July 21, 2002
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