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New report slams breast imaging as flawed compared to biopsy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
All alternative breast imaging modalities are insufficient for detecting cancer and are not a viable replacement for biopsy, according to a report released today by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
February 8, 2006
MR mammography: Screening tool or diagnostic adjunct?
Over the years, MR scanners have evolved to become faster and stronger. MRI has a valuable role in the diagnosis of breast cancer; however, it is not for patients of low or normal risk and should be reserved for patients at high risk. It is also important for problem-solving in patients with complex mammograms, for preoperative planning, and for monitoring therapy in patients with breast cancer.
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Signal-intensity curve characteristics
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Scan protocol
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BI-RADS classifications
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Types of breast cancer
February 8, 2006
3D boosts efficiency of transvaginal sonography
By Erik L. Ridley
Three-dimensional ultrasound offers significant speed advantages over traditional 2D studies for transvaginal sonography, according to a pilot study published in the February issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
February 7, 2006
Larger lesions on breast MRI equal greater chance of cancer
By Shalmali Pal
The likelihood of malignancy in MRI-detected breast lesions increases with lesion size, according to a study in the American Journal of Roentgenology. As a result, the authors suggested that biopsy may not always be necessary for lesions smaller than 5 mm.
February 7, 2006
Hologic, Johns Hopkins APL ink pact
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic has signed an agreement with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), receiving exclusive, worldwide rights to the Laurel, MD-based lab's bone health analysis technology.
February 6, 2006
Infrared hits Sentinel BreastScan mark
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital infrared imaging developer Infrared Sciences said it has reached a $1 million revenue milestone for its Sentinel BreastScan system.
February 5, 2006
Swedish 3D mammo firm Xcounter goes public
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish 3D digital mammography developer Xcounter has gone public, with its shares listing on the London Stock Exchange's AIM exchange.
February 2, 2006
Heart disease in women often eludes angiography
By Brian Casey
Gender disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease are well known in the literature. Women typically present different symptoms from those in men, are less likely to be treated for heart disease, and respond differently to therapy. But new heart studies published this week are shedding light on some enduring mysteries in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease in women.
February 1, 2006
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