Breast Biopsy Systems/Accessories

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Breast Biopsy Systems/Accessories

Needle Biopsies Should Be Used More, Surgery Less, New Study Says

When breast imaging studies cast suspicion that there may be cancer present, a common course of action is to obtain a tissue sample in order to make an accurate assessment. Today, while there are several minimally invasive biopsy techniques availa...

Image-Guidance Changes Biopsies from Surgical to Radiological Procedure

Biopsies were once the domain of surgeons, but with the introduction of image-guided needle biopsies in 1992, radiologists have increasingly taken over that diagnostic role.

Breast MRI Advances to 3.0T

Over the last couple of years, there have been many developments in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for breast cancer, which is used for diagnosis, staging, pretreatment and preoperative planning.

Surgical Breast Biopsy Not Overused, Says Study
February 6, 2012 — Contrary to earlier findings, surgical breast biopsies may not be as overused as previously thought according to a study in the February...
Breast Tissue Bank Gets a Super Bowl Boost
On five Saturdays each year, 100 women make their way to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tissue Bank at the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center to take part...
Giotto USA Receives 510(k) Clearance for FFDM Systems
Giotto USA yesterday announced clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a 510(k) application for the Giotto Image 3D and 3DL digital...
Hitachi to Distribute iCAD’s MRI Image Analysis, Guided...
November 1, 2011 — iCAD Inc. announced it has entered a distribution agreement with Hitachi Medical Systems. With this agreement, iCAD’s SpectraLook with...
Hitachi to Distribute iCAD’s MRI Image Analysis, Guided Biopsy Software
iCAD’s SpectraLook with PrecisionPoint image analysis solution for breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is available for purchase with...
FDA Clears Hologic’s Trident Breast Biopsy System
Hologic’s Trident specimen radiography system uses direct digital detector technology to produce high quality images for rapid verification...
Hologic Specimen Radiography System Offers Direct Detector Technology
At RSNA 2011, Hologic will showcase its new Trident specimen radiography system, which uses proprietary direct digital detector technology...
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Articles

Needle Biopsies Should Be Used More, Surgery Less, New...
When breast imaging studies cast suspicion that there may be cancer present, a common course of action is to obtain a tissue sample in order to make an...
State-of-the-Art Breast Imaging Technology Enhances Multi-...
The Christiana Care Breast Center in Newark, Del., takes pride in its comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to breast care. Its affiliation with the Helen...
Prone Stereotactic Biopsy Upgrade Improves Patient...
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) at Dartmouth College in Lebanon, New Hampshire, is one of the leading teaching hospitals in the country. With its...
Image-Guidance Changes Biopsies from Surgical to...
Biopsies were once the domain of surgeons, but with the introduction of image-guided needle biopsies in 1992, radiologists have increasingly taken over that...

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