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VIDEO: Research and Advancements in Breast Imaging Technology
In addition to women with dense breasts, there are also other women for whom mammographic screening is not really enough, which is why research needs to continue in this field. Dr. Wendie Berg, a leading breast cancer specialist, talks with ITN about new research and advancements in breast imaging technology.
Dr. Berg, MD, PhD, FACR, FSBI, is Professor of Radiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, specializing in breast imaging. She is also the Chief Scientific Advisor to DenseBreast-info.org. A renowned expert, she writes and co-edits one of the leading textbooks on the topic, Diagnostic Imaging: Breast, currently in its third edition, and has co-authored over 120 peer-reviewed research publications.
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