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DBT could replace digital mammo for finding noncalcified lesions
By Kate Madden Yee
Tuesday, November 29 | 9:40 a.m.-9:50 a.m. | MSVB31-06 | Arie Crown TheaterDigital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has comparable sensitivity and specificity to standard diagnostic mammographic views for classifying noncalcified breast lesions, and could replace the latter technology, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh.
November 8, 2011
Optical imaging improves mammography's specificity
By Kate Madden Yee
Monday, November 28 | 8:50 a.m.-9:00 a.m. | MSVM21-02 | Arie Crown TheaterIn this Monday morning session, Boston researchers will describe how combining tomographic optical breast imaging with mammography or digital breast tomosynthesis can improve specificity in the early diagnosis of breast cancer and reduce unnecessary biopsies.
November 8, 2011
DBT plus digital mammography may improve breast screening accuracy
By Kate Madden Yee
Sunday, November 27 | 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. | LL-BRS-SU1B | Lakeside Learning CenterAdding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to full-field digital mammography may improve the diagnostic accuracy of breast screening, but more studies are needed, according to researchers at King's College Hospital.
November 8, 2011
DBT comparable to spot view for characterizing masses
By Kate Madden Yee
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) appears comparable to clinical mammographic spot views for breast mass characterization, according to a new study published online in Radiology. If this finding is confirmed by future studies, using DBT in clinical practice could reduce the number of patient recalls and women's exposure to additional radiation.
October 24, 2011
ACR revises breast MRI accreditation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology's (ACR) Committee on Breast MRI Accreditation has updated the program's requirements to help facilities comply with the upcoming deadline of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act.
September 26, 2011
Hologic gets 1st breast tomo install in Calif.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging firm Hologic has made the first installation in California of its Selenia Dimensions 3D digital breast tomosynthesis system.
September 25, 2011
Breast MRI screening can cut costs, boost follow-up compliance
By Wayne Forrest
Breast cancer MRI screening among high-risk, underserved women can significantly decrease diagnostic costs and increase patient follow-up compliance compared with general-risk mammography screenings, according to a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research conference in Washington, DC.
September 19, 2011
U-Systems lands 1st Canadian install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound developer U-Systems has installed its first somo.v automated breast ultrasound system in Canada.
September 5, 2011
U-Systems' somo.v nets Canadian license
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound developer U-Systems has received a medical device license from the Medical Devices Bureau of Health Canada to sell and market its somo.v automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) system as an adjunct to mammography for screening asymptomatic women for breast cancer.
August 15, 2011
PenRad launches CAD for breast MRI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mammography information systems developer PenRad Technologies has launched a new computer-aided detection (CAD) package for breast MRI at the Society of Breast Imaging conference in San Antonio.
May 18, 2011
DBT beats digital mammo for microcalcifications
By Kate Madden Yee
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is comparable to or better than conventional digital mammography at identifying microcalcifications in up to 95% of cases, according to research presented at this month's American Roentgen Ray Society meeting in Chicago.
May 16, 2011
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