Womens Imaging: Page 136

Wire-free breast tumor localization improves quality, efficiency, capacity
By Harriett Borofsky, MD
For many patients, the most dreaded aspect of breast surgery is the needle localization prior to the procedure. This requires patients, who are on a "nothing by mouth" protocol, to have uncomfortable wires placed two hours prior to scheduled surgery. One imaging facility, Mid-Peninsula Radiology Center in Burlingame, CA, found a solution in wire-free breast tumor localization.
February 6, 2020
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CEDM excels as presurgical diagnosis tool in large study
By Theresa Pablos
Contrast-enhanced digital mammography (CEDM) may be an excellent choice for staging breast cancer before surgery. The imaging modality had high sensitivity and specificity in a large-scale study published on January 30 in the Breast Journal.
February 5, 2020
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Fujifilm prepares for new product launches at ECR 2020
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems will showcase several new products in its booth at ECR 2020 in Vienna, including a version of its FDR nano mobile digital radiography unit outfitted with artificial intelligence (AI) software from AI software developer Lunit.
February 4, 2020
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WISDOM breast cancer screening study now open to all
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A breast cancer screening study called Women Informed to Screen Depending on Measures of Risk (WISDOM) is now seeking all qualifying women across the country to participate in the trial.
February 4, 2020
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AI helps characterize breast masses on ultrasound
By Erik L. Ridley
A breast ultrasound artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to differentiate breast masses at a high level of accuracy by combining analysis of B-mode and color Doppler images, according to research published online January 31 in European Radiology. It even yielded comparable performance to experienced radiologists.
February 3, 2020
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Are women with depression less likely to get mammograms?
By Theresa Pablos
Women with depression were less likely to have had a mammogram in the past two years, according to a study published online on January 28 in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. However, after further analysis, the researchers found cost and insurance status proved to be more significant barriers to breast cancer screening than mental health.
February 3, 2020
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Digital mammo for microcalcifications: A mixed bag?
By Theresa Pablos
The performance of full-field digital mammography (FFDM) compared with film-screen mammography for microcalcifications was something of a mixed bag in a new study. FFDM had better detection of high-grade ductal carcinoma in situ but also a higher recall rate, according to research published on January 28 in Radiology.
February 3, 2020
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MRI scoring system improves ovarian cancer detection
By Wayne Forrest
Researchers from France and the U.K. have developed an MRI-based, five-point scoring system that can distinguish between malignant and benign ovarian cysts with an accuracy of 90% when ultrasound exams are inconclusive, according to a study published January 24 in JAMA Network Open.
February 2, 2020
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Hologic adds to revenues in Q1
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Led by its Surgical and Molecular Diagnostic divisions, women's imaging firm Hologic reported higher revenue in the company's first quarter of fiscal 2020.
January 29, 2020
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The must-know for breast imaging in transgender patients
By Theresa Pablos
An estimated 1.2 million transgender people live in the U.S., and a rising number of people are choosing to alter their breast appearance with surgery and hormone therapy. An article in Radiographics outlined what radiologists need to know about breast imaging for the transgender population.
January 29, 2020
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AuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging Insider
By Theresa Pablos
January 27, 2020
Study supports interval MRI for likely benign findings
By Theresa Pablos
Major cancer organizations recommend interval MRI screenings for women with a breast MRI finding likely to be benign. But are these follow-up screenings of patients categorized as BI-RADS 3 effective for catching cancer? New research shows they are -- to a certain extent.
January 26, 2020
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