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Death risk higher for government-insured breast cancer patients
By Melissa Busch
Women with breast cancer who were insured with Medicare or Medicaid had lower survival rates than those patients who had private insurance in two large treatment clinical trials, according to a study presented on December 13 at the 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
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AI can accurately predict uterine fibroid embolization outcomes
By Erik L. Ridley
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm's analysis of MRI exams performed prior to uterine fibroid embolization can be more accurate than radiologists in predicting whether the procedure will be successful, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2019 meeting in Chicago.
December 12, 2019
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PET/MRI tops MRI in breast lesion comparisons
By Wayne Forrest
PET/MRI is better than MRI alone for the detection and staging of nodes and distant metastases in women with breast cancer, according to a study presented by German researchers at the recent RSNA 2019 meeting.
December 12, 2019
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Can FDG-PET/MRI replace biopsy in breast cancer cases?
By Wayne Forrest
Although FDG-PET/MRI shows promise for accurate staging of breast cancer, the modality still isn't as accurate as sentinel lymph node biopsy, according to a study presented last week at RSNA 2019 in Chicago.
December 10, 2019
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FFDM may beat analog and CR for breast cancer screening
By Rebekah Moan
Full-field digital mammography (FFDM) detects breast cancer better than either analog film-screen mammography or computed radiography (CR), regardless of age, breast density, or screening round, according to a South Korean retrospective study of over 8 million women published online on December 3 in Radiology.
December 9, 2019
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ABUS delivers better diagnostic performance
By Wayne Forrest
Both automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) and traditional handheld ultrasound can significantly improve breast cancer detection when used as an adjunct to mammography in women with dense breasts. But ABUS yields better diagnostic performance, according to research presented at RSNA 2019 in Chicago.
December 8, 2019
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Short radiation course for breast cancer shows promise
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A shorter round of higher-dose radiation to part of the breast demonstrates promising results in women with early-stage breast cancer, according to a study published on December 5 in Lancet.
December 5, 2019
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Technologist-performed WBUS is helpful in dense breasts
By Erik L. Ridley
CHICAGO - Handheld whole-breast ultrasound (WBUS) performed by mammography technologists can be a time-efficient method for adjuvant screening of women with dense breasts, according to research presented Wednesday at the 2019 RSNA meeting.
December 4, 2019
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Volpara showcases Aspen Breast software at RSNA 2019
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast imaging software developer Volpara Solutions is highlighting its Aspen Breast reporting and tracking software at RSNA 2019.
December 3, 2019
Philips places emphasis on AI at RSNA 2019
By Brian Casey and Erik L. Ridley
CHICAGO - Philips Healthcare is putting a major emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) in its booth at RSNA 2019, showing technology designed to improve workflow and help customers choose from a range of AI algorithms to analyze medical images.
December 3, 2019
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Hair dye, chemical straighteners boost breast cancer risk
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who don't, according to research from the National Institutes of Health.
December 3, 2019
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MRI links oral contraceptives to smaller hypothalamic volumes
By Philip Ward
Researchers have found that healthy women taking oral contraceptives had significantly smaller hypothalamus volume, compared with women not taking the birth control pill. In a study presented Wednesday at RSNA 2019, they also pointed out smaller hypothalamic volume is linked to anger and depression.
December 3, 2019
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