Womens Imaging: Page 77

Family history of breast cancer linked to breast density

By Amerigo Allegretto

Younger women with a family history of breast cancer are at higher risk of having dense breast tissue on mammography, meaning higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to research published February 17 in JAMA Network Open.

February 17, 2022

Ultrasound on par with MRI to measure myometrial invasion depth

By Amerigo Allegretto

Transvaginal ultrasound keeps pace with MRI when it comes to accurately assessing myometrial invasion in women with endometrial cancer, according to a study published February 11 in Radiology and Oncology.

February 16, 2022

Cancer group recommends 9 ways to increase cancer screenings

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

With cancer screening on the wane due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what's the best way to get people current again on their screening exams? The American Cancer Society's National Consortium for Cancer Screening and Care recommended nine ways to boost cancer screening rates to pre-COVID-19 levels.

February 15, 2022

Volpara adds to patent portfolio

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Breast and lung imaging software developer Volpara Health has been awarded a U.S. patent for technology designed to detect and quantify breast arterial calcifications on mammograms.

February 14, 2022

Pandemic may have caused shift toward late-stage breast cancers

By Amerigo Allegretto

Along with causing a decline in rates of breast screening, the COVID-19 pandemic may have also led to delays in cancer detection, with higher rates of later-stage breast cancers, according to research published February 15 in JAMA Network Open.

February 14, 2022

Hologic to highlight breast screening in Super Bowl ad

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Hologic plans has signed Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist Mary J. Blige to feature in a new advertising campaign encouraging women to get regular breast and cervical cancer screening. The campaign will debut on NBC during the Super Bowl on February 13.

February 10, 2022

Echo algorithm can diagnose cardiac dysfunction from cancer therapy

By Amerigo Allegretto

A clinical algorithm that combines echocardiography with measurement of tissue strain can help diagnose cardiac dysfunction after cancer treatment more accurately in women with early-stage breast cancer, according to research published February 9 in JAMA Cardiology.

February 10, 2022

AI, breast density assessment spot more interval cancers

By Erik L. Ridley

The combination of an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and breast density assessment of screening mammography exams can improve detection of interval cancers, according to research published online February 8 in Radiology.

February 9, 2022

Magnetic tracing offers new option for assessing DCIS

By Amerigo Allegretto

Magnetic tracers have emerged as a way to map ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in patients, avoiding unnecessary sentinel lymph node biopsy and its inherent risks for patients. Researchers have touted its ease of use and cost-effectiveness.

February 9, 2022

Don't delay mammograms after COVID vaccine

By Amerigo Allegretto

Women should not delay their screening mammograms due to concerns about lymphadenopathy seen after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to research published February 8 in Radiology.

February 8, 2022

PET/MRI appears safe for pregnant women

By Will Morton

A study by researchers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute has shown that hybrid PET/MR imaging exams in pregnant women pose little risk of harmful radiation exposure to the fetus. The results were published online February 3 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

February 7, 2022

ACR lauds President's Cancer Panel report release

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is lauding the release of a report by the President's Cancer Panel that highlights the need for cancer screening, especially in light of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 6, 2022

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