breast cancer, overdiagnosis, mammography, Alexandra Barratt, BMJ

More than any other debate about overdiagnosis, the discussion of breast cancer has spilt from the pages of the specialist medical press into the public domain, argues a public health expert in The BMJ this week.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted pre-market approval (PMA) market clearance for the Koning Breast CT (KBCT 1000). It is a dedicated breast imaging system that acquires computed tomography (CT) images without compressing the breast. The KBCT produces 3-D images to aid in the diagnosis of breast cancer.

The presidents of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) and American Society of Breast Disease (ASBD) announced the integration of the two organizations. The combined group will be known as the National Consortium of Breast Centers; however the ASBD name, identity and moniker will continue to be valued and will appear in most organizational communications.

Konica Minolta Medical Imaging and Shimadzu Medical Systems USA announced a new, integrated portable X-ray solution, the MobileArt Evolution EFX AeroDR-i. This portable solution is now available with a larger integrated console, and a 17-inch touchscreen monitor.

MobileArt Evolution EFX AeroDR-i

The International Lymphoma Radiation Oncology Group (ILROG) has issued a guideline outlining the use of 3-D computed tomography (CT)-based radiation therapy planning and volumetric image guidance for treatment of pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal of the new guideline is to reduce the radiation dose to normal tissue, thus decreasing the risk of late side effects.

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