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Breast screening reduces race-related cancer disparities
By Theresa Pablos
African American women have a 40% higher rate of breast cancer mortality than white women, partially because of increased incidence of triple-negative breast cancer. But screening mammography might improve that statistic, according to a research letter published online on February 19 in JAMA Surgery.
February 19, 2020
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Opioid use doesn't prevent women from cancer screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women who take prescription opioids are no less likely to undergo breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening than women who do not take the medications, according to a study published in the current issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
February 18, 2020
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DBT finds more cancers, reduces unnecessary recalls
By Kate Madden Yee
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) found more than twice as many cancers as full-field digital mammography alone or a combination of the two technologies in a recent study, published online February 14 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
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Kubtec adds patents for breast cancer imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital x-ray firm Kubtec has received two new breast cancer imaging patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
February 17, 2020
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Can ultrasound, 3D printing deepen maternal-fetal bonds?
By Abraham Kim
When a pregnant woman sees her fetus on imaging scans, it can help strengthen the bond she feels with her unborn child, say researchers. They demonstrate how 3D-printed models based on ultrasound scans confirmed this concept in a study published online on February 8 in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing.
February 17, 2020
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Germany funds portable ultrasound app research
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers from Germany have received funding from the country's ministry of health to create an app that guides at-home ultrasound scans for pregnant patients. The app is part of a 2.5-year project to digitize maternal health in the country.
February 16, 2020
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Being active may improve radiation therapy outcomes
By Kate Madden Yee
Patients who are physically active before they undergo thoracic radiation therapy may have better outcomes, according to study results delivered at a meeting on the cardiovascular care of oncology patients held by the American College of Cardiology.
February 13, 2020
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AI improves reader performance for ABUS studies
By Erik L. Ridley
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm could potentially help radiologists and other physicians improve their ability to classify lesions on automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) exams, according to research published online February 12 in Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.
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Should U.S. radiologists double read mammograms?
By Theresa Pablos
In many European countries, radiologists double read mammograms, followed by a consensus review when the recommendations don't align. Double reading could also benefit U.S. radiologists, according to a study published online on February 11 in Radiology.
February 12, 2020
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FDG-PET/CT points to cervical cancer patient outcomes
By Wayne Forrest
Several indicators on pretreatment FDG-PET/CT scans can help predict overall survival in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer and para-aortic lymph node involvement. The markers could help clinicians steer patients toward more aggressive treatment, according to a February 7 study in Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
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Fla. practice cited for serious image quality problems
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A Florida ob/gyn practice cited for performing mammography without an active certificate has warned patients about serious problems with image quality, according to a new adverse event report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
February 11, 2020
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FDA reinstates Raleigh Radiology's accreditation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 11 announced that it had reinstated accreditation for a facility in Raleigh, NC, that had experienced mammography technical quality issues.
February 11, 2020
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