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Mammography market stands at crossroads
By Frost & Sullivan
Screening mammography for the early detection of breast cancer is one of radiology’s most important public health triumphs. Unfortunately, mammography is also one of a growing number of radiological procedures caught in the current funding crunch. A report by Frost & Sullivan explains how full-field digital mammography could be a way out of the financial impasse.
September 24, 2001
Planmed debuts MaxView breast compression system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mammography vendor Planmed has introduced the MaxView Breast Positioning System, a breast compression system designed to image nearly a third more breast tissue than conventional mammography compression systems.
September 23, 2001
QCC adds mammography seminars
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
QCC Mammography Viewbox Seminars has added several new course offerings.
September 19, 2001
Hologic's new CEO takes aim at digital mammography
By Robert Bruce
Hologic CEO John Cumming will never be accused of being passive. Just two weeks after taking over as CEO, Cumming laid off 10% of Hologic's 350 employees and announced the Bedford, MA-based vendor's intent to achieve the top position in digital mammography.
September 17, 2001
Sectra digital mammo system begins clinical trials
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish PACS and medical technology developer Sectra's digital mammography system is scheduled to begin clinical testing at St. Göran's Hospital in Stockholm next month.
September 17, 2001
Biofield to try again with FDA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast cancer diagnosis developer Biofield has met with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a first step towards renewing efforts to obtain clearance for its Biofield Diagnostic System.
September 17, 2001
Kodak releases new chemistry
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Eastman Kodak has released X-Omat EXII developer and replenisher, new chemistry that offers higher contrast and bluer tone, according to the Rochester, NY-based firm.
September 17, 2001
Kodak to assist with MQSA accreditation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Eastman Kodak has introduced a free program designed to help mammography clinics maintain accreditation mandated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act.
September 13, 2001
Breast imaging meeting rescheduled
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The 21st annual Breast Imaging Conference in Monterey, CA, has been moved to Oct. 15, 2001. The three-day event, which was supposed to take place at the Doubletree Hotel at the end of this week, is sponsored by Instrumentarium Imaging.
September 10, 2001
Instrumentarium adds CAD deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mammography vendor Instrumentarium Imaging has signed an agreement with mammography CAD developer Intelligent Systems Software.
September 9, 2001
Patients won't pay more for quick breast cancer screening results
By Shalmali Pal
Women who undergo routine breast screening wouldn't mind getting the results right away, but not if they have to pay an extra fee for it. Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston reached that conclusion after surveying 120 women on the cost of immediate mammography reporting.
September 5, 2001
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U.S. to fund multicenter digital mammography study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In the first major study of digital mammography, the U.S. National Cancer Institute will grant $26.3 million to the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) to compare the effectiveness of digital vs. standard screen film mammography.
September 4, 2001
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