A novel technique that uses mammography to determine the biological tissue composition of a tumor could help reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, according to a new study appearing in the journal Radiology
Breast Biopsy Systems
Breast biopsy systems are a type of biopsy system that examines breast tissue to diagnose diseases like breast cancer.
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ITN Associate Editor Jeff Zagoudis speaks with Karen Hou, M.D., breast radiologist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Ill., about the hospital's use of new technology and innovative practices.
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Siemens Healthineers unveiled the new Mammomat Revelation premium mammography platform at the 2017 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting, Nov. 26-Dec. 1 in Chicago. Mammomat Revelation enables healthcare providers to expand precision medicine, improve clinical outcomes and...
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Hologic Inc. announced that Steve MacMillan, the company's chairman, president and CEO, joined selected employees to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on October 2 in conjunction with the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is the 12th consecutive year Hologic rang the bell for Breast Cancer...
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Hologic Inc. announced U.S. commercial availability of the Brevera breast biopsy system with CorLumina imaging technology, a real-time breast biopsy and verification system. The system enhances workflow, improves the patient experience and streamlines the entire biopsy process from start to...
News | Breast Imaging | November 26, 2019
November 26, 2019 — Unifi Workspace, a new comprehensive breast diagnostic reading solution from Hologic, will launch...
A patient prepares to have a tomosynthesis-guided prone breast biopsy using the Hologic Affirm prone biopsy system.
Feature | Breast Biopsy Systems | October 17, 2019 | By Harriet Borofsky, M.D.
The current body of research supporting digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT or 3-D mammography) is now overwhelming, with...
Technology | Breast Biopsy Systems | July 24, 2019
July 24, 2019 – Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc. recently expanded its breast imaging solutions with the launch of...
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One of several 3-D printed models at Stratasys booth during RSNA 2018.
Blog | RSNA | November 27, 2018
For medical practice to advance, efforts to make this practice more efficient must not come at the expense of accuracy...
Technology | Breast Biopsy Systems | April 26, 2019
April 26, 2019 — Hologic Inc. announced global commercial availability of the Trident HD specimen radiography system....
The Cianna Medical Savi Scout Radar Localization system, showing the console, detector and the marker, with a size comparison and X-ray images inside breast tissue. For more information on the learning curve of its use http://sabcs16.posterview.com/nosl/p/P1-11-06.
Feature | Breast Imaging | April 24, 2019 | By Greg Freiherr
Wires have traditionally been placed prior to lumpectomy to mark cancerous tissues in the breast. Wire-free localizers...
News | Breast Biopsy Systems | January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019 — A novel technique that uses mammography to determine the biological tissue composition of a tumor...
One of several 3-D printed models at Stratasys booth during RSNA 2018.
Sponsored Content | Blog | RSNA | November 27, 2018 | Greg Freiherr
For medical practice to advance, efforts to make this practice more efficient must not come at the expense of accuracy...
Philips’ Compressed SENSE technology helps shorten MRI exams by eliminating redundant radiofrequency signals from the acquisition phase. The software reconstructs any missing information to maintain high image quality. (Images courtesy of Philips/University Hospital Cologne)
Feature | Breast Imaging | November 05, 2018 | By Jeff Zagoudis
The incidence of breast cancer is rising globally, with an estimated 1 in 8 women diagnosed in their lifetime and 40,...
Technology | Breast Biopsy Systems | October 03, 2018
October 3, 2018 — Leica Biosystems announced the U.S. launch of MammoPort, the first integrated specimen containment...
The Endomagnetics' Magtrace and Sentimag Magnetic Localization System uses magnetic detection during sentinel lymph node biopsy procedures to identify specific lymph nodes, known as sentinel lymph nodes, for surgical removal.
Technology | Women's Health | July 24, 2018
July 24, 2018 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared a magnetic device system for guiding lymph node...
News | Breast Biopsy Systems | May 08, 2018
May 8, 2018 — The American Journal of Roentgenology recently published findings on statistical methods for downgrading...
Videos | Breast Imaging | May 08, 2018
ITN Associate Editor Jeff Zagoudis speaks with Karen Hou, M.D., breast radiologist at Northwestern Medicine Central...
Technology | Mammography | December 11, 2017
December 11, 2017 — Siemens Healthineers unveiled the new Mammomat Revelation premium mammography platform at the 2017...
News | Breast Imaging | October 02, 2017
October 2, 2017 — Hologic Inc. announced that Steve MacMillan, the company's chairman, president and CEO, joined...
Technology | Breast Biopsy Systems | August 31, 2017
August 31, 2017 — Hologic Inc. announced U.S. commercial availability of the Brevera breast biopsy system with...
Feature | Breast Imaging | August 30, 2017 | Dave Fornell
August 30, 2017 — This is a list of the top breast imaging content so far for 2017. These articles and videos highlight...
The Affirm prone biopsy system. Image courtesy of Hologic.
News | Breast Imaging | March 14, 2017
March 14, 2017 — Hologic Inc. highlighted its portfolio of innovative breast cancer screening and interventional...
Sponsored Content | Videos | Women's Health | November 16, 2016
The purpose of this exploratory video roundtable is to examine the state of breast biopsies today and to communicate...
This image shows a 52-year-old patient with benign calcifications in her pre-stereotactic breast biopsy screening.
Feature | Breast Biopsy Systems | November 01, 2016 | By Laura Shepardson, M.D.
Recently, I was invited to participate in a roundtable discussion focused on uncovering the challenges and...
Technology | Breast Biopsy Systems | April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016 — Hologic Inc. announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and commercial launch of...
