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BI-RADS for breast MRI works well in predicting malignancy
By Wayne Forrest
In a large prospective, multicenter trial, researchers found that the recently adopted BI-RADS categories for breast MRI work well in predicting which patients are most likely to have malignant lesions. Mass shape and contrast enhancement patterns were most predictive of cancerous lesions, according to a study published online May 15 in Radiology.
May 14, 2012
IDSI signs Shimadzu as Australia/NZ distributor
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Laser breast imaging firm Imaging Diagnostic Systems (IDSI) has signed a distribution agreement with Shimadzu Medical Systems to market and sell its CT laser mammography (CTLM) system in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
May 13, 2012
U-Systems receives FDA PMA letter for ABUS
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) developer U-Systems has received a premarket approval (PMA) letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its somo.v ABUS system.
May 13, 2012
Study reports APBI is effective for treating DCIS
By Cynthia E. Keen
Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy appears to be an effective treatment for patients diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), according to a study presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons annual meeting held in Phoenix last week.
May 10, 2012
Imaging, not surgery, advised for some papillomas
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging surveillance is an acceptable alternative to surgical excision in patients with benign papillomas, according to a presentation made at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting earlier this month.
May 10, 2012
ESTRO: Study positive about APBI brachytherapy
By Cynthia E. Keen
Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy produces comparable local recurrence outcomes with much better cosmesis compared to whole-breast irradiation, according to research presented on Friday at the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) World Congress of Brachytherapy in Barcelona, Spain.
May 10, 2012
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Dilon promotes declipseSPECT study results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast-specific gamma imaging developer Dilon Diagnostics is highlighting clinical research regarding its declipseSPECT device presented in March at the Society of Surgical Oncology annual cancer symposium.
May 8, 2012
Breast societies criticize JAMA APBI study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Brachytherapy Society and the American Society of Breast Disease have issued statements identifying what they believe are deficiencies and misleading information in a study on breast brachytherapy published in the May 2 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
May 7, 2012
iCAD reports mixed Q1 results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
iCAD reported what it called "mixed" financial results for the company's first quarter, with growth in its therapy business offset by declines in its cancer detection operations.
May 7, 2012
ASBrS: Radiotherapy after mastectomy may not be beneficial
By Cynthia E. Keen
Women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and several involved axillary lymph nodes may not benefit from having radiation therapy following a mastectomy, according to a study presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) annual meeting held in Phoenix last week.
May 6, 2012
CoActiv, PenRad expand partnership
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PACS vendor CoActiv Medical and mammography information systems developer PenRad Technologies announced they are expanding an alliance initially announced in November 2011.
May 6, 2012
ARRS: Breast density may not influence need for preop MRI
By Wayne Forrest
Women with newly diagnosed breast cancer should undergo a preoperative MRI scan to detect additional unsuspected malignancies, even if they do not have dense breasts, according to a study presented on Friday at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting in Vancouver.
May 3, 2012
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