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AMVC 2020: A look at breast imaging in 2020
New technologies like digital breast tomosynthesis, artificial intelligence, and abbreviated MRI are dramatically changing how breast imaging services are delivered in 2020. Dr. Emily Conant of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania offers a perspective.
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Initially hiding CAD findings could improve mammography
By Theresa Pablos
The performance of computer-aided detection (CAD) software for breast cancer screening could be improved by initially hiding CAD findings from radiologists as they review images, according to the findings of a small study published on May 7 in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied.
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Women want breast cancer risk info from radiologists
By Theresa Pablos
Many women want to learn about their risk status for breast cancer from a face-to-face meeting with the radiologist who interpreted their screening mammograms, according to the findings of a study published on May 3 in Academic Radiology.
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The impact of COVID-19 on breast cancer management -- and a path forward
COVID-19 has forced restrictions and delays of breast screening, diagnostic exams, and surgical procedures at hospitals and breast centers across the country. This is causing an unprecedented disruption in the diagnosis and treatment of the 325,000 projected cases of breast cancer in 2020.
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Sectra wins enterprise imaging deal in Canada
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PACS vendor Sectra has received an enterprise imaging order from Canadian teleradiology services provider Mayfair Diagnostics.
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Izotropic gets robotic-guided breast biopsy patent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast CT technology developer Izotropic has received a U.S. patent for the use of its breast CT imaging system for robotic-guided biopsies.
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Screening reduces risk of breast cancer death by 41%
By Rebekah Moan
Mammography screening reduces the risk of dying of breast cancer by 41% within 10 years of diagnosis, according to a study published May 11 in Cancer. The study attributes most of the mortality reduction to the impact of screening rather than advances in breast cancer therapy.
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Bilateral breast MRI needed even after mastectomy
By Kate Madden Yee
Follow-up of breast cancer survivors with breast MRI should be bilateral, even in asymptomatic women who underwent mastectomy, according to a study published May 6 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
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Wire localization works on day before breast surgery
By Theresa Pablos
Wire localization performed on the day before a scheduled breast surgery proved to work effectively in a study published on April 22 in the Journal of Breast Imaging. The decoupling of wire localization and surgery could have benefits for patients, surgeons, and clinics, the authors noted.
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SBI releases reopening plan for breast imaging facilities
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) released reopening recommendations on May 5 for breast imaging facilities impacted by COVID-19 closures.
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Cynosure divestiture drags down Hologic Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic saw revenues fall 7% due to the loss of sales from its Cynosure division, which it sold off in January. But the company said that organic revenue was up over 1% after currency adjustments.
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Experts recommend Facebook to promote breast screening
By Theresa Pablos
It's no secret that the internet is filled with misinformation, and details about breast screening are no exception. But radiologists may be able to use Facebook Live to provide accurate breast screening information, according to a paper published on April 21 in the Journal of Digital Imaging.
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