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The women’s health channel includes news, videos, podcasts and other content related to technology used to detect and treat breast cancer and cervical cancer, including mammography, breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), automated breast ultrasound (ABUS), breast ultrasound, breast biopsy and breast radiation therapy.

48-year-old woman who underwent CEM to evaluate two masses (arrows) in right breast. CEM obtained in following order: (A) craniocaudal (CC) view of right breast; (B) CC view of left breast; (C) mediolateral oblique (MLO) view of right breast; and (D) MLO view of left breast. Degree of background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) increases over time after contrast agent injection. (A) CC view of right breast shows mild BPE, whereas subsequently obtained (B) CC view of left breast shows moderate BPE.
News | Stereotactic Breast Imaging
Clinical Factors Associated With Early BPE on Contrast-Enhanced Mammography

January 27, 2023 — According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), both ...

Time January 27, 2023
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) AI/ML Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD) Program has awarded a grant to MedCognetics to research unbiased AI for breast cancer detection.
News | Artificial Intelligence
NIH AI/ML Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD) Program Awards Grant to MedCognetics to Research Unbiased AI for Breast Cancer Detection

January 26, 2023 — MedCognetics, Inc., an Artificial Intelligence (AI) software firm, announced that it has been awarded ...

Time January 26, 2023
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Have you read the January/February 2023 issue of Imaging Technology News?
Feature | Radiology Imaging | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
ITN's January/February Issue is Here!

Have you read the January/February 2023 issue of Imaging Technology News? If not, take some time out of your busy ...

Time January 24, 2023
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Study finds that Black patients and patients living in certain regions experience greater delays.
News | Breast Imaging
Race and Geography Linked to Different Risks of Breast Cancer Treatment Delays

January 24, 2023 — For patients with cancer, lengthy delays in treatment can decrease their chances of survival. In an ...

Time January 24, 2023
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Capturing more information from every slide, stain, and tissue sample than humanly possible, artificial intelligence is used to hone in on a set of 8-12 key features specific to each disease.
News | Artificial Intelligence
PreciseDx Announces Publication in Breast Cancer Research that Validates Its AI-Enabled Platform

January 23, 2023 — PreciseDx, a leading innovator in AI-powered, patient-specific disease analysis, announced its recent ...

Time January 23, 2023
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Will 2023 be the year that both a national reporting standard and a federal insurance mandate for no-cost additional imaging become a reality?
Feature | Breast Density | By JoAnn Pushkin
Creating Patient Equity: A Breast Density Legislative Update

Let’s start with an actual clue from a Jeopardy Tournament of Champions match: “The main cause of false negative results ...

Time January 19, 2023
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The Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) 108th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting (RSNA22) took place at Chicago’s McCormick Place Nov, 27- Dec. 1, carrying through its theme of “Empowering Patients and Partners in Care.”
Feature | RSNA | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
What Lies Ahead in 2023

The Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) 108th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting (RSNA22) took place at ...

Time January 16, 2023
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This month, our One on One ... column features Kim L. Sandler, MD, who addresses the topic of lung cancer screening. The full video interview with Sandler can be found at www.itnonline.com/videos.
Feature | Lung Imaging | By Christine Book
One on One ... With Kim L. Sandler, MD

New for 2023, in each issue, Imaging Technology News (ITN) will profile a leader in radiology to share insight, updates ...

Time January 16, 2023
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Henry Community Health recently became the first hospital in Indiana to adopt Molli, an award-winning wire-free and radiation-free technology that improves the experience of patients going through breast cancer surgery. 
News | Breast Imaging
Henry Community Health Adopts Molli Surgical Technology to Improve the Patient Experience

January 11, 2023 — Henry Community Health recently became the first hospital in Indiana to adopt Molli, an award-winning ...

Time January 11, 2023
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Top 20 for 2022
Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
ITN's Top 20 from 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, the Imaging Technology News team takes a look at the year's most viewed content. Here is a ...

Time January 02, 2023
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December 29, 2022 — Anthracyclines are a class of chemotherapies effective in treating many forms of cancer, including leukemias, lymphomas and breast cancer. Anthracyclines — such as doxorubicin, frequently used against breast cancer — kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA. However, these effective chemotherapies also cause toxic effects in the heart in about ten percent of patients that can eventually lead to heart failure, particularly in older patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease. Current
News | Breast Imaging
Researchers ID Protein that may Protect the Heart During Certain Cancer Treatment Regimens

December 29, 2022 — Anthracyclines are a class of chemotherapies effective in treating many forms of cancer, including ...

Time December 29, 2022
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Careful crafting of the notification language is key to ensuring desired outcomes and minimizing any unintended outcomes
News | Breast Density
FDA Needs to Ensure that Information on Dense Breast Notifications are Clear and Understandable to all Members of the Public

December 22, 2022 — You are among the women who dutifully gets an annual mammogram. Year after year, the results are ...

Time December 22, 2022
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Initiative Addresses Structural and Cultural Barriers to High-quality, Culturally Competent Health Care for Black and Hispanic Women; Delivers Innovative Health Research, Education and Access Model
News | Mammography
Hologic and Partners Launch Project Health Equality to Help Transform the Care Women of Color Receive in the Health Care System

December 20, 2022 — Hologic, Inc. launched Project Health Equality (PHE), a unique initiative that strives to address ...

Time December 20, 2022
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Travel Time for Breast Cancer Screening Remains Long for Many Women in the U.S., New Study Shows. Credit: American Cancer Society
News | Mammography
Travel Time for Breast Cancer Screening Remains Long for Many Women in the U.S., New Study Shows

December 19, 2022 — A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows travel time to the nearest ...

Time December 19, 2022
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Murray Rebner, MD, FACR, FSBI
News | Society of Breast Imaging (SBI)
2023 SBI Gold Medal Award Winner: Dr. Murray Rebner

December 16, 2022 — Murray Rebner, MD, FACR, FSBI, has been named 2023 Gold Medal Award winner. He will be honored at ...

Time December 16, 2022
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#RSNA22 to be debut of GE Healthcare’s One-Stop Clinic Experience for Breast– an immersive experience for healthcare providers that presents our value-based breast care offering featuring a portfolio of solutions to advance women’s health and breast cancer care
News | Breast Imaging
GE Healthcare's Comprehensive Approach to Breast Cancer Care Addresses Key Challenges and Helps Advance a "Brighter" Future for Patients and Providers

December 16, 2022 — One in eight women develop breast cancer in their lifetime. 1 Regular screening mammograms can help ...

Time December 16, 2022
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RSNA22 kicked off on Nov. 27, welcoming attendees and exhibitors back to normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's conference featured five days of educational programs for radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiologic technologists and allied healthcare professionals. You can read more about opening day here.
Gallery | RSNA | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane and Christine Book
Photo Gallery of Radiology Technology, Highlights from RSNA 2022

This gallery includes photos of the wide range of medical imaging technologies, scientific sessions, educational courses ...

Time December 15, 2022
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MedCognetics’ AI enabled breast cancer screening software, QmTRIAGE, has received FDA 510(k) clearance.
News | Artificial Intelligence
MedCognetics’ AI Enabled Breast Cancer Screening Software Receives FDA Clearance

December 14, 2022 — Dallas, TX-based MedCognetics, Inc. announced it has received U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

Time December 14, 2022
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The secure nationwide AI-powered cloud platform streamlines care team communication and delivers patient-specific imaging insights within clinical workflows
News | Artificial Intelligence
Densitas Connects to Nuance Precision Imaging Network to Empower Collaborative Care Teams and Improve Patient Outcomes with Workflow-Integrated AI

December 13, 2022 — Densitas Inc., a global provider of AI solutions for digital mammography and breast screening, today ...

Time December 13, 2022
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Legislation aimed at improving breast cancer detection and saving lives was introduced this morning in Washington, DC. The Find It Early Act would ensure all health insurance plans cover screening and diagnostic mammograms and breast ultrasounds and MRIs with no cost-sharing. In a press briefing, U.S. House Representative and House Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro (CT) discussed the Find it Early Act with co-sponsor Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), award-winning journalist Katie Couric and JoAnn Pushkin, Executive
News | Breast Density
Dense Breast Legislation, Find It Early Act, Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives, with Katie Couric and DenseBreast-Info Leader Joining Sponsors

December 13, 2022 — Legislation aimed at improving breast cancer detection and saving lives was introduced this morning ...

Time December 13, 2022
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