Breast Imaging: Page 81

Breast MRI use grows; NSF and MRI contrast
By Brian Casey
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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QSUM unveils new breast MRI products
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast biopsy accessories developer QSUM Biopsy Disposables has introduced a line of new disposable MRI breast biopsy products.
July 8, 2008
Solid-state scintimammography matches breast MRI
By Barbara Boughton
According to Mayo Clinic researchers, a solid-state scintimammography system had comparable sensitivity and specificity to MRI for breast evaluation and is four to six times less expensive. Their study was presented at the U.S. Department of Defense's Era of Hope conference in Baltimore.
July 1, 2008
Pilot study: DBT's role needs further research
By Kate Madden Yee
While digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) shows great potential, more research is needed to define the technology's role in the clinical setting, according to the authors of a new pilot study. They assessed ergonomic and diagnostic performance issues with reading DBT exams, and found that visualization tools and training need to be developed to help radiologists accurately interpret the multiple images DBT generates.
April 17, 2008
AuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
April 13, 2008
Reimbursement crunch throttles breast MRI CAD users
By Cynthia E. Keen
Imaging facilities using breast MRI computer-aided detection (CAD) software say that insurance payors are declining to reimburse for the technology. The payment crunch could put the brakes on the growing use of breast MRI, and may make it more difficult for breast centers to meet rising demand.
April 7, 2008
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Hologic edges DBT mammo system to market in Europe
By Brian Casey
Women's imaging vendor Hologic is taking a measured approach to commercializing its digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) technology, with the company starting to take orders for a limited number of the mammography systems from European customers. The Bedford, MA, firm is navigating a tricky course as it endeavors to manage multiple international markets with varying regulatory requirements.
March 25, 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
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
Buyer's Guide Update: Options grow for digital mammography
By Brian Casey
March 2, 2008
Breast CAD improves classification accuracy, cuts ultrasound biopsies
By Kate Madden Yee
Computer-aided detection (CAD) for breast imaging has generated controversy of late, with dueling studies producing different results regarding its accuracy. Now researchers have found that CAD can improve radiologists' accuracy in classifying clustered microcalcifications on serial mammograms, and reduce the biopsy rate when used as a second opinion in diagnostic breast ultrasound.
February 28, 2008
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