Breast: Page 63

Rezolut, CureMetrix launch pilot program in New York

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Rezolut and CureMetrix have launched a pilot program in New York City to improve breast cancer detection in women receiving routine screening mammograms.

August 5, 2021

Using AI with CT helps predict breast cancer metastasis

By Kate Madden Yee

Using a deep-learning algorithm with contrast-enhanced CT data is an effective way to predict axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients, according to a study published August 5 in Computers in Biology and Medicine.

August 5, 2021

DCIS shows as nonmass enhancement on breast MRI

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) diagnosed with conventional breast imaging usually showed nonmass enhancement on breast MRI scans, with a larger median span for lesions than mammography and an increased cancer detection rate of 6.2%, in a study published August 3 in Radiology.

August 5, 2021

Contrast mammography plus ultrasound on par with MRI for preop staging

By Amerigo Allegretto

A combination of contrast-enhanced mammography with ultrasound performs as well as breast MRI for preoperative staging for breast cancer, according to a Dutch study published August 2 in the European Journal of Radiology.

August 4, 2021

Ill. warns Hoffman MRI mammography patients to get second opinions

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is warning that patients who had mammograms taken at Hoffman MRI between October 2019 and March 2021 should get second opinions.

August 3, 2021

Microwave breast imaging shows promise

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Microwave breast imaging may have the potential to be a noninvasive, nonionizing, and painless addition to the breast cancer diagnosis toolbox, according to research published August 4 in Academic Radiology.

August 3, 2021

Race, age associated with canceled mammography exams

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Race, ethnicity, Medicare insurance, and advanced age were linked to increased risk of canceling screening mammography during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published July 29 in Clinical Imaging.

August 2, 2021

Out-of-pocket costs may block women from breast MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

The threat of out-of-pocket costs from breast MRI may negatively affect women at greater risk of breast cancer, blocking their access to needed care, according to a study published July 28 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

July 29, 2021

U.S. Senate committee passes VA mammography legislation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs unanimously passed legislation that would expand the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mammogram screening eligibility for female veterans.

July 28, 2021

Junior readers benefit from using two-view DBT for breast lesions

By Amerigo Allegretto

Less experienced readers benefit from using two-view digital mammography plus digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to characterize breast lesions, according to a French study published July 27 in the European Journal of Radiology.

July 28, 2021

Women in rural areas face barriers in breast cancer screening

By Amerigo Allegretto

Women living in rural areas face multiple barriers to effective breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment, according to research published July 22 in Preventive Medicine.

July 27, 2021

4 ways to create safe screening spaces for transgender patients

By Amerigo Allegretto

Data on breast cancer risk for the transgender community may be limited in the U.S. But radiologists can do their part in creating a welcoming environment to encourage transgender people to attend screening exams, according to a July 21 presentation hosted by the Society of Breast Imaging.

July 22, 2021

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