Breast Imaging

Women's health related to breast imaging, including mammography, breast MRI, ABUS, automated breast ultrasound, breast ultrasound, breast biopsy, PEM and positron emission mammography.

A commentary by Mayo Clinic Cancer Center researchers published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology Practice suggests that advances in breast cancer prevention research have resulted in new and innovative opportunities to modify breast cancer risk and potentially reduce breast cancer incidence and mortality.
News | Women's Health
Mayo Clinic Researchers Advocate New Approach to Breast Cancer Prevention

October 6, 2021 — A commentary by Mayo Clinic Cancer Center researchers published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology ...

Time October 06, 2021
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Images of uptake in bone metastasis in patient 2. Anterior whole-body (left) and SPECT/CT (right) images show uptake of 131I-GMIB-anti-HER2-VHH1 at level of large lytic bone metastasis, with soft-tissue component at sternal bone both at 2.5 h and at 24 h after injection. Small differences in area of uptake are explained by differences in patient positioning (arms up at 2.5 h and arms down at 24 h, to maximize patient comfort). Cts = counts. Image created by M. Keyaerts, University Hospital of Brussels (UZ B
News | Women's Health
New Radionuclide Therapy Identified for HER2-positive Breast Cancer Patients

October 5, 2021 — A promising radionuclide treatment may offer new therapeutic options for breast cancer patients ...

Time October 05, 2021
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Hologic, Inc., an innovative medical technology company primarily focused on improving women’s health, announced today that CEO Steve MacMillan will ring the Nasdaq opening bell on October 4 to mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
News | Women's Health
Hologic Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell for 15th Time to Kick Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 4, 2021 — Hologic, Inc., an innovative medical technology company primarily focused on improving women’s health ...
Time October 04, 2021
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Determination of ER status of disease. In 59-y-old woman diagnosed with ER-positive lobular BC 2 y previously and treated with tamoxifen, ER-positive bone metastases were identified 1 y after initial diagnosis.
News | Breast Imaging
Newly Approved PET Imaging Agent Solves Clinical Dilemmas in Breast Cancer Patients
October 4, 2021 — A non-invasive, patient-friendly imaging technique can help physicians make treatment decisions for ...
Time October 04, 2021
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According to the American Cancer Society, around 10-15% of breast cancers are triple-negative breast cancer.
News | Breast Imaging
Georgia Cancer Center Researcher Receives $1.7M Grant to Study Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer 
October 4, 2021 — Understanding the role a certain molecule plays in both cancer cells, as well as the cells tasked to ...
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A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is cost-effective for detecting breast cancer for women with very dense breasts detected by mammography.
News | MRI Breast
MRIs are Cost-effective for Detecting Breast Cancer in Women with Dense Breasts
October 4, 2021 — A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press ...
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September 28, 2021 — A computer program trained to see patterns among thousands of breast ultrasound images can aid physicians in accurately diagnosing breast cancer, a new study shows.
News | Breast Imaging
Artificial Intelligence Tool Improves Accuracy of Breast Cancer Imaging

September 28, 2021 — A computer program trained to see patterns among thousands of breast ultrasound images can aid ...

Time September 28, 2021
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Volpara Health, a global health technology software leader providing an integrated platform for the delivery of personalized breast and lung care, further expanded its footprint in the US lung screening market with a strategic relationship with Seattle-based lung AI company RevealDx.
News | Lung Imaging
Volpara Health Expands Lung Screening Capabilities Via Strategic Relationship with RevealDx

September 27, 2021 — Volpara Health, a global health technology software leader providing an integrated platform for the ...

Time September 27, 2021
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Researchers studied participants in the Women’s Environmental Cancer and Radiation Epidemiology Study to evaluate the risk of coronary artery disease in breast cancer survivors.
News | Women's Health
Left Breast Radiation Therapy Doubles Heart Disease Risk in Young Women

September 22, 2021 — Radiation therapy is an effective and widely used treatment for breast cancer. While the benefits ...

Time September 22, 2021
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News | Breast Imaging
ImageCare Centers Unveils PINK Better Mammo Service Featuring Profound AI

September 20, 2021 — ImageCare Centers is unveiling its new “PINK Better Mammo” service with the addition of ProFound AI ...

Time September 20, 2021
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This is an example of 3-D ultrasound imaging on a breast, designed to help increase efficiency and diagnostic accuracy in any practice. Image courtesy of Hologic.
Feature | Breast Imaging | By Jennifer Meade
Trends in Breast Ultrasound

The breast ultrasound market is seeing growth, driven largely by the proliferation of recent legislation aimed at ...

Time September 15, 2021
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While the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and the introduction of EQUIP (Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection Program) have been successful in standardizing and enhancing mammographic imaging quality, inadequate breast positioning can dramatically impact the ability of radiologists and technicians to quickly and accurately detect breast cancer and potentially malignant lesions in their patients
Feature | Mammography | By Christopher Austin, M.D. and Randy D. Hicks, M.D., MBA
The Essential Role of Breast Positioning

During mammography, proper breast positioning is critical to the radiologist’s ability to identify potential lesions ...

Time September 15, 2021
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Ikonopedia announced that it has added Banner Health, one of the largest non-profit health care systems in the country, as a customer and will implement its entire suite of structured breast imaging reporting and MQSA management tools. The installation is designed to help streamline processes, improve reporting efficiency and optimize facility operations across the Banner Health network.
News | Breast Imaging
Ikonopedia to Implement Comprehensive Suite of Breast Imaging Report Generation and MQSA Management Capabilities at Banner Health

September 10, 2021 — Ikonopedia announced that it has added Banner Health, one of the largest non-profit health care ...

Time September 10, 2021
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According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), immediately reading screening mammograms during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic promises a new and improved paradigm—reducing care disparities, while increasing the speed of diagnostic workup.
News | Breast Imaging
Same-day Mammogram Reading During COVID-19: Reduced Disparity, Faster Diagnosis

September 9, 2021 — According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), immediately reading screening mammograms ...

Time September 09, 2021
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Laws designed to help women with increased risk for missed breast cancer diagnoses may help catch the disease earlier, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
News | Breast Imaging
Legislation May Help Identify Breast Cancer Earlier in Certain At-risk Women

September 9, 2021 — Laws designed to help women with increased risk for missed breast cancer diagnoses may help catch ...

Time September 09, 2021
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The researchers say there is currently a lack of good quality evidence to support a policy of replacing human radiologists with artificial intelligence (AI) technology when screening for breast cancer.
News | Artificial Intelligence
Insufficient Evidence That AI Breast Cancer Screening is Accurate Enough to Replace Human Scrutiny

September 2, 2021 — Humans still seem to be better than technology when it comes to the accuracy of spotting possible ...

Time September 02, 2021
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This National Senior Citizens Day, Sat., August 21st, Mercy Medical Center emphasized Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT), a one-time breast cancer treatment option during surgery, ideal for women over 70 with who may otherwise receive no radiation or endure side effects of six weeks of daily treatments.
News | Radiation Oncology
Mercy Medical Center Utilizes Single-Dose Breast Cancer Radiotherapy for Older Americans

August 27, 2021 — For decades, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommended forgoing post-lumpectomy ...

Time August 27, 2021
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Building on prior success combining Cyclin-Dependent Kinase (CDK) inhibitors with hormone therapy to treat breast cancer, researchers are now exploring the potential integration of CDK inhibitors with radiotherapy
News | Radiation Therapy
Radiotherapy-Induced Autophagy May Enhance Modulation of Cell Cycle

August 18, 2021 — Building on prior success combining Cyclin-Dependent Kinase (CDK) inhibitors with hormone therapy to ...

Time August 18, 2021
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DenseBreast-info.org (DB-I) announced that the European Society of Radiology (ESR) now links to DB-I website and educational materials as a resource for members about the screening and risk implications of dense breast tissue.
News | Breast Density
Breast Density Educational Efforts in Europe Expand

August 13, 2021 — DenseBreast-info.org (DB-I) announced that the European Society of Radiology (ESR) now links to DB-I ...

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OWN Your Health and Hologic’s Project Health Equality collaborate to produce culturally competent health information, research and care pathways to serve the unique needs of black women
News | Women's Health
Hologic Partners with Oprah Winfrey Network to Combat Health Disparities for Black Women

August 12, 2021 — Oprah Winfrey Network and its first-ever health initiative OWN YOUR HEALTH announced an exclusive ...

Time August 12, 2021
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