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SPECT/CT mammography system produces first patient images
By Kathlyn Stone
HOUSTON - Duke University researchers have begun the first patient studies of a hybrid SPECT/CT mammography system, and the unit has several advantages over conventional breast imaging technology, according to their findings.
July 29, 2008
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FDA issues advisory on FFDM and PACS
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory that warns mammography providers that images from some full-field digital mammography (FFDM) systems may not be displaying properly on PACS workstations.
July 29, 2008
Aurora gains TX customer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast MRI technology developer Aurora Imaging Technology has installed its 1.5-tesla dedicated breast MRI system at Wellness Lubbock, a women's imaging facility in Lubbock, TX.
July 24, 2008
Sonohysterography offers value in detecting endometrial, endocavitary lesions
By Erik L. Ridley
Sonohysterography offers high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing endometrial and endocavitary pathology in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women, according to research from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.
July 24, 2008
Preoperative MRI helps detect additional breast cancer, but may delay treatment
By Wayne Forrest
While preoperative MRI in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer helped to increase detection of ipsilateral tumors and contralateral tumors in a recent study, its utilization significantly lengthened the time between diagnosis and surgery.
July 24, 2008
Breast MRI use grows; NSF and MRI contrast
By Brian Casey
July 23, 2008
Hologic completes tender offer for Third Wave
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic has completed its cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Third Wave Technologies.
July 23, 2008
Study evaluates breast MRI use in the U.S.
By Kate Madden Yee
Breast MRI is gaining increased clinical interest as both a screening and diagnostic tool. But how many doctors are actually using the modality, and how are they using it? Researchers gathered data on this question in the hope of eventually developing practice guidelines and standardizing use of the technology.
July 23, 2008
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Time doesn't diminish risk of cancer relapse after lumpectomy and RT
By Cynthia E. Keen
The risk of developing cancer again in the same breast after breast-conservation surgery and radiation therapy does not diminish over time, a long-term study of more than 1,000 women with stage I and stage II breast cancer has revealed.
July 20, 2008
Breast MRI helps rule out multifocal disease, plan treatment
By Kate Madden Yee
Study results from Boston researchers suggest that women who are eligible for accelerated partial-breast irradiation could benefit from an MRI exam before beginning treatment to ensure no hidden cancers have been missed.
July 17, 2008
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Hologic closer to Third Wave acquisition
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bedford, MA-based Hologic's proposed acquisition of Third Wave Technologies is progressing.
July 16, 2008
QSUM inks pact with MRIequip.com
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast biopsy accessories developer QSUM Biopsy Disposables has signed an agreement in which MRIequip.com of Nisswa, MN, will market QSUM's disposable MRI products.
July 16, 2008
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