Womens Imaging: Page 103

EBCC: Genetic mutation tied to breast cancer in Chinese women
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Hong Kong researchers have linked a new genetic mutation to higher risk of breast cancer in Chinese women, according to data presented at the European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC), underway in Amsterdam and sponsored by the European Cancer Organization.
March 8, 2016
One-stop clinic: A novel way of handling breast care
By Rebekah Moan
A leading facility in France is shaking up how it approaches breast cancer with surprising results. The "one-stop clinic" model is a multidisciplinary team approach that reportedly generates high sensitivity and specificity -- nearly 100% -- as demonstrated by 8.5 years of data.
March 7, 2016
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GE's ECR launches include mammography, CT systems
By Brian Casey
VIENNA - A new digital mammography system, a new CT scanner in its Revolution line, and new cardiac MRI software are among the product highlights for GE Healthcare at this week's ECR 2016 meeting.
March 4, 2016
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Use social media to give the people what they want
By Rebekah Moan
VIENNA - More than just a platform to share pictures of children and pets, social media can provide rich data that allow radiologists to tailor information in a targeted way, according to a presentation at ECR 2016. For instance, social media played a huge part in crafting an online hub to discuss mammography.
March 4, 2016
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Densitas highlights breast density research at ECR
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Medical device firm Densitas is highlighting two research studies using its breast density assessment software that were presented at this week's ECR 2016.
March 4, 2016
The 'ins and outs' of imaging dense breasts
By Rebekah Moan
In women with dense breasts, mammography's sensitivity can be as low as 60%. In other words, up to 60% of breast cancers can be misdiagnosed in these women. Clearly, something must be done, and something is: Today at ECR 2016, presenters are showcasing tools for quantification and will explain how high breast density may lead to changes in imaging strategies.
March 3, 2016
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Mammography in Nordic countries: Screening and new developments
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Can 3D mammography be the next large-scale population screening tool? The quest for cost-effective individual screening methods remains a priority for breast cancer imaging specialists, but the complexity of different factors in screening presents a huge challenge. Results from several European trials may spell change for screening programs.
March 3, 2016
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Volpara debuts new software, highlights studies at ECR
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Breast imaging software developer Volpara Solutions is highlighting the European launch of two new additions to its line of automated breast density assessment and enterprise analytics software, along with new research, at ECR 2016 in Vienna.
March 2, 2016
Short is just as sweet for breast MRI protocol
By Rebekah Moan
VIENNA - An abbreviated breast MRI protocol, approximately 4 minutes, has comparable diagnostic performance with the full-breast MRI protocol and could be considered useful for dense-breast analysis in high-risk patients, according to a presentation at ECR 2016.
March 2, 2016
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How to identify and minimize common errors in breast imaging
By Rebekah Moan
When it comes to breast imaging, some mistakes are more common than others. They can broadly be categorized as detection or interpretation errors, and are primarily affected by the patient's mammographic density and tumor type, the technology, and personal skills, noted Dr. Eleanor Cornford, consultant radiologist at the Nottingham Breast Institute in Nottingham, U.K.
March 2, 2016
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Video from ECR 2016: Dr. Christiane Kuhl on breast MRI
VIENNA - MRI has a central role to play in the future of breast screening, but a concerted effort is needed to resolve the remaining challenges, according to Dr. Christiane Kuhl. In an interview at ECR 2016 on Breast Care Day (Wednesday), she explains why she remains a passionate supporter of breast MRI.
March 2, 2016
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iCAD launches DBT computer-aided detection package
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) and radiation therapy firm iCAD has launched new digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) CAD technology at ECR 2016 in Vienna.
March 1, 2016
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