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CAD technology begins to make good on its promise
By Kate Madden Yee
In an effort to catch cancers that are missed on mammography, companies are developing computer-aided detection (CAD) technology. Although radiologists have been skeptical about CAD technology in the past, clinical studies have begun to demonstrate that when trained doctors perform film readings in conjunction with a CAD device, they find more early cancers.
March 13, 2002
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery launches breast biopsy site
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ethicon Endo-Surgery has introduced a new Web site devoted to information on breast biopsy.
March 11, 2002
Instrumentarium inks supply deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mammography vendor Instrumentarium Imaging has signed a three-year, sole-source agreement with Banner Health System of Phoenix.
March 11, 2002
FDG-PET predicts outcome in post-therapy breast cancer patients
By Shalmali Pal
For women who have undergone breast cancer treatment, FDG-PET proved equal to conventional imaging for patient follow-up, in some cases improving on the results of traditional modalities, according to an article in the latest issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
March 7, 2002
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Sectra Q3 sales rise
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sectra has reported fiscal third-quarter sales.
March 4, 2002
BarcoView joins European soft-copy review trial
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Belgian display developer BarcoView has joined the Soft-Copy Reading Environment (SCREEN) program, a European R&D project designed to develop a soft-copy reading environment to replace film-based mammography.
March 2, 2002
ECR studies explore CAD in breast screening
By Brian Casey
VIENNA - A series of studies at the 2002 European Congress of Radiology on Friday investigated the use of computer-aided detection (CAD) in breast screening programs. A common theme was that, while CAD can be a useful addition to a mammography practice, the verdict is still mixed as to whether it is advanced enough to replace second readings by an experienced radiologist.
February 28, 2002
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R2 expands European activities
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
R2 Technology has opened its European headquarters.
February 28, 2002
CMS expands PET coverage to breast cancer patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PET advocates continue to get good news on the reimbursement front.
February 27, 2002
Consideration mitigates liability in mammography
By Tracie L. Thompson
LAS VEGAS - When it comes to allegations of medical malpractice, the biggest threat to radiologists is a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer. In a talk at the National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference, one expert said thoughtful consideration and consistent documentation can help mammographers mitigate the risk of lawsuits.
February 27, 2002
Tabár prevails upon mammographers to focus on stellate, not debate
By Tracie L. Thompson
LAS VEGAS - In a rollicking speech at the National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference, Dr. László Tabár said any debate over the value of mammographic screening is absurd. But he also said radiologists must do a better job of detecting the most dangerous cancers.
February 26, 2002
U-Systems develops CAD tools for breast ultrasound
By Robert Bruce
Mammography remains the primary screening modality for breast cancer. For women with dense breasts, however, ultrasound is increasingly used as an adjunctive diagnostic tool. U-Systems out of San Jose, CA hopes to apply computer-aided detection (CAD) technology to breast ultrasound.
February 26, 2002
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