Breast Imaging: Page 83

Breast MRI develops role as surgical planning tool

As breast MRI solidifies its role in the screening of certain high-risk patients, increasing numbers of breast surgeons and radiologists are examining its use as a surgical planning tool as well. They're finding that using breast MRI prior to surgery catches areas of occult disease, enables the development of better surgical plans, and decreases resection rates for breast cancer patients.

September 1, 2008

Making the business case for dedicated breast MRI

While evidence grows in support of the clinical efficacy of breast MRI, making a business case for installing a dedicated system can still be a challenge. Any facility considering the plunge must analyze various factors, from procedure volume to staffing needs to reimbursement.

September 1, 2008

Breast MRI gains momentum for screening high-risk women

Advocates of breast MRI screening won a major victory in 2007, when the American Cancer Society (ACS) published new guidelines recommending that women at high risk for breast cancer augment their annual mammogram with an annual breast MRI. But breast MRI proponents shouldn't rest on their laurels, as more work remains to ensure that breast MRI screening is available to all women who would benefit from it.

September 1, 2008

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

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

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

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

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