January 15, 2016 — A regional anesthesia technique called thoracic paravertebral nerve block (TPVB) is highly effective in controlling pain after breast cancer surgery, but concern about potential complications may limit its use. A new study provides evidence that using ultrasound to guide the nerve blocking procedure lowers the risk of complications, reports a study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Six independent research teams examining breast cancer screening intervals unanimously found that mammography screening every two years for average-risk women ages 50 to 74 offers a favorable balance of benefits to harm.

Volpara Solutions announced that it has received a new 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for Volpara Density Maps.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Monday that it will be ending the Meaningful Use program that was meant to encourage the adoption of electronic medical records (EMR).

Dicom Systems introduced its newest product FireBridge. Launched at the 2015 Radiological Society of North America annual meeting (RSNA'15).

Starting breast cancer screening at age 50 and undergoing digital mammography every other year may reduce a woman's risk for radiation-induced breast cancer.

January 13, 2016 — Mach7 Technologies has been awarded a United States Patent for handheld medical imaging modality.

The American Medical Association (AMA) announced that it is investing $15M to become founding partner of a healthcare innovation company — Health2047 Inc.

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