Womens Imaging: Page 108

Skipping mammograms boosts risk of breast cancer death

By Rebekah Moan

Skipping even one screening mammogram can increase a woman's risk of dying from breast cancer, according to a March 2 study involving more than half a million Swedish women. Conversely, more regular screening greatly reduces risk.

March 2, 2021

Probe finds fault with patient notification at Washington, DC, VA

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A U.S. government investigation has found deficiencies in the way patients were notified about their mammography results after receiving breast screening at the Washington, DC, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center.

February 25, 2021

AI, 4D info aids breast lesion characterization on DCE-MRI

By Erik L. Ridley

Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that utilize 4D information from dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) can be highly accurate for classifying breast lesions, according to research published February 24 in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

February 25, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine affects imaging results, researchers warn

By Kate Madden Yee

Researchers are warning that the COVID-19 vaccine can manifest on imaging in ways that appear to be disease, according to two studies published February 24 in the American Journal of Roentgenology and Radiology.

February 24, 2021

Study: Clinical breast exams may be option in low-income nations

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Regular clinical breast examinations should be considered an alternative to mammograms for women in low- and middle-income countries, according to a new study published February 24 in the BMJ.

February 23, 2021

Abbreviated breast MRI shows sustained benefits for screening

By Kate Madden Yee

Breast cancer screening with an abbreviated MRI protocol sustains positive patient outcomes over time, according to a study published February 23 in Radiology. The findings could make breast MRI screening more accessible to women.

February 23, 2021

Race, income, education affect women's access to DBT screening

By Kate Madden Yee

A woman's race/ethnicity and her education and income levels affect her likelihood of having access to digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) for breast cancer screening, according to a study published February 19 in JAMA Network Open.

February 18, 2021

Intermountain updates its mammography screening guidelines

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Intermountain Healthcare has adopted new guidelines that advise women to postpone screening mammograms until four weeks after they have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

February 17, 2021

PET aids in treatment of metastatic breast cancer patients

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

PET imaging performed with the radiolabeled F-18 fluoroestradiol radiotracer can determine whether patients with estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative metastatic breast cancer can benefit from specific treatments, according to new research.

February 17, 2021

Fujifilm, Candelis partner to manage imaging workflow

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA and Candelis have partnered to enhance the image workflow, management, and storage capabilities for women's healthcare imaging and CT.

February 16, 2021

Ultrasound contrast for tubal patency debuts in U.S.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

ExEm Foam has announced that its ultrasound contrast agent for detecting tubal patency is available at select fertility clinics in the U.S.

February 16, 2021

3D-printed surgical guides enhance breast conservation therapy

By Erik L. Ridley

3D-printed surgical guides can be useful in breast conservation surgery performed on breast cancer patients after neoadjuvant systemic therapy, according to research published online February 9 in Scientific Reports.

February 11, 2021

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