Breast Imaging: Page 86

ASCO studies weigh benefits, drawbacks of breast MRI

By Brian Casey

Breast MRI has powerful advantages over x-ray-based mammography, but the technology may not be ready for prime time as a screening tool, at least not in the U.S. That’s the word from a brace of stories we’re featuring from this week’s American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago.

June 3, 2003

German study finds MRI superior for breast cancer detection in high-risk women

By Edward Susman

CHICAGO - German researchers continue to champion MRI screening over conventional mammography for women who are at high risk for breast cancer, according to a presentation Monday at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting.

June 2, 2003

Breast ultrasound firm AIT files for bankruptcy

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Breast ultrasound developer Advanced Imaging Technologies has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is selling its assets.

April 24, 2003

Breast MRI expert offers tips

By Brian Casey

Breast MRI is a powerful but often misunderstood technology that is just beginning to come into its own. Careful selection of when to use breast MRI can help breast imaging facilities make the most of this technique, according to Dr. Bruce Porter of First Hill Diagnostic Imaging in Seattle.

March 20, 2003

Tips and techniques make MRI feasible for breast centers

By Deborah R. Dakins

Breast MRI is a valuable problem-solving tool in breast imaging, but even this highly sensitive technique can be humbled. Exam timing, indications, and technique are critical to success, according to Dr. Bruce Porter, medical director of First Hill Diagnostic Imaging in Seattle.

March 19, 2003

Aurora gets OK for interventional breast MRI

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Breast MRI developer Aurora Imaging Technology of North Andover, MA, has received FDA clearance for an interventional system that can be added to its Aurora dedicated breast MRI scanner.

February 11, 2003