Womens Imaging: Page 496

Automatic fetal biometry shows promise
By Erik L. Ridley
Automated fetal biometry measurements compare well with measurements performed by sonographers, according to research presented at the recent American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting. In addition, automation of ultrasound measurement has the potential to improve productivity and patient throughput, enhance accuracy and consistency, and help reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury.
March 23, 2008
RadNet launches breast disease management program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging services provider RadNet of Los Angeles has expanded its services to include comprehensive breast cancer and disease management, the company reported.
March 19, 2008
SIR study: Women not told of UFE option
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A study presented at this week's Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Washington, DC, found that women with uterine fibroids aren't being told that uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a treatment option for their condition.
March 18, 2008
Brachytherapy's change of direction: Directional sources may help more patients benefit from APBI
By Tami Freeman
Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) offers a faster and more localized alternative to whole-breast external-beam radiotherapy, and can be delivered via interstitial brachytherapy, using multiple catheters placed in the breast. Unfortunately, APBI is not suitable for all patients due to radiation toxicity to the skin and chest wall. But researchers have developed a new brachytherapy scheme that could overcome this limitation and enable more patients to benefit from APBI.
March 16, 2008
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Handheld ultrasound performs well in ob/gyn applications
By Erik L. Ridley
SAN DIEGO - A handheld ultrasound system can perform well for some limited ob/gyn ultrasound indications, according to a study presented Thursday at the 2008 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) meeting. Researchers from Hawaii compared the findings from patients scanned with a handheld US exam with those from formal US exams, and found that the results were identical for many ob/gyn indications.
March 13, 2008
Neoprobe announces phase II Lymphoseek results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gamma camera probe developer Neoprobe of Dublin, OH, has unveiled results from a multicenter phase II clinical study for its radiopharmaceutical agent, Lymphoseek, the company reported.
March 12, 2008
GE launches US upgrades at AIUM show
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare is using this week's American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) show in San Diego to introduce enhancements to a variety of scanners in its ultrasound product line.
March 12, 2008
Carestream nets digital mammo orders
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health of Rochester, NY, has received several contracts for its digital mammography products.
March 11, 2008
3D US of uterus a helpful adjunct to 2D scans, study finds
By Kate Madden Yee
Support for 3D sonography has been building for years, with advocates claiming that the technology offers improved efficiency and less operator dependence over conventional ultrasound. But what about its clinical utility? Researchers from Boston studied whether a 3D volume acquisition of the uterus adds benefit to standard pelvic US exams in women with abnormal findings.
March 11, 2008
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MRI beats mammography, US in detecting breast cancer in high-risk women
By Cynthia E. Keen
VIENNA - Breast MRI should be an integral part of annual breast cancer surveillance for high-risk women, according to researchers from Vienna. They compared mammography, ultrasound, and MRI for breast cancer screening in this patient population, and presented their findings at the 2008 European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 11, 2008
Radiology helps Israel meet unique healthcare needs
By Cynthia E. Keen
VIENNA - Attendees at this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR) got a closer look at how radiology is practiced in Israel at the conference's "ECR meets Israel" session on Sunday. Representatives from the country's radiology community described how PACS helps the country with its unique healthcare needs, and also outlined Israel's breast screening program.
March 9, 2008
ECR sessions examine DBT's effectiveness
By Brian Casey
VIENNA - A series of presentations on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) at the 2008 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) reported encouraging results with the technology. Clinical investigators shared their experiences with DBT systems from four different manufacturers, and reported on the advantages of DBT compared to conventional full-field digital mammography (FFDM).
March 6, 2008
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