Womens Imaging: Page 138

Ultrasound of infants exposed to Zika predicts long-term risk
By Theresa Pablos
Some infants who were exposed to the Zika virus in utero but who appeared normal at birth later demonstrated delays in development as toddlers, according to a study published online January 6 in JAMA Pediatrics. But imaging tools such as ultrasound and MRI can help indicate which children might be at increased risk.
January 5, 2020
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Hologic completes sale of Cynosure aesthetics business
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic has completed the sale of its Cynosure medical aesthetics business to an affiliate of investment funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.
January 2, 2020
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AI performs well in large-scale breast screening study
By Philip Ward
In a large-scale study that replicated real-world breast screening conditions, an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm performed well in interpreting mammograms, reducing both false positives and false negatives. The findings were published January 1 in Nature.
January 1, 2020
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Model predicts metastases in endometrial cancer patients
By Rebekah Moan
Using ultrasound in combination with endometrial biopsy results and clinical characteristics allows clinicians to reliably predict the risk of lymph node metastases in endometrial cancer patients before surgery. Researchers found the model to be superior to risk stratification alone in a study published online December 16 in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
December 23, 2019
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Koios touts study on AI for breast biopsy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Koios Medical is highlighting the results of a study that used its DS Breast 2.0 as a second opinion for analyzing and assessing lesions found during breast ultrasound examinations.
December 19, 2019
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Calif. center stops mammography screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An imaging facility in Southern California had its accreditation revoked earlier this year and is no longer performing mammography after an audit revealed that 21 of the site's 30 breast screening cases did not meet image quality standards.
December 19, 2019
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Clinical Case Review: Long-term SCOUT® placement prior to surgery
By Mary K. Hayes, MD; Erica V. Bloomquist, MD; and Heather R. Wright, MD
The SCOUT Radar Localization system by Merit Medical is used to mark breast lesions or lymph nodes prior to surgery, without many of the challenges associated with wire localization. But what happens if a SCOUT Reflector is placed in the breast, and the surgery is postponed? Find out in this case study from Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL.
December 19, 2019
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Bayer gets FDA nod for contrast with mammography
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast developer Bayer has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of its CT injectors for contrast-enhanced mammography applications.
December 18, 2019
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Mammo services halted at NC facility
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mammography services have been suspended at Raleigh Radiology Blue Ridge after a review of its services by the American College of Radiology and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
December 17, 2019
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Long-term breast cancer survivors die from other diseases
By Rebekah Moan
Women who live more than 10 years after a diagnosis of breast cancer are more likely to die of diseases other than cancer, such as heart and cerebrovascular diseases, according to a large study published online on December 16 in Cancer. Researchers attribute the finding to improved therapies that are enabling women to survive longer.
December 16, 2019
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AI beats density for predicting breast cancer risk
By Erik L. Ridley
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that analyzes negative screening mammography exams yielded better predictions for a woman's future risk of breast cancer than risk models based on breast density measurements in a recent study, published online December 17 in Radiology.
December 16, 2019
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Biopsy protocol rules out surgery for women after chemo
By Rebekah Moan
Vacuum-assisted image-guided breast biopsy can reliably predict which breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy have responded well enough that follow-up surgery is not required to remove residual cancer, according to a December 13 presentation at the 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
December 15, 2019
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