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Researchers develop device to ease mammo discomfort
By Kate Madden Yee
Dutch researchers have developed a new mammography paddle that they believe will ease the compression discomfort that patients experience during mammography exams, according to a study to be presented at the upcoming RSNA 2014 meeting.
November 26, 2014
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Volpara to aid Norway's breast screening program
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Volpara Solutions' quantitative breast imaging software will be used at seven of 16 screening sites in the Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening Program.
November 19, 2014
Myths and misinformation hold back breast screening
By Philip Ward
Increased public awareness, better education for healthcare providers, and clear guidelines are essential if breast cancer screening is going to expand in the Middle East, according to a leading radiologist in Saudi Arabia.
November 18, 2014
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ContextVision unveils mammography software
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Image enhancement software developer ContextVision has released GOPView Mammo3, the company's new mammography image processing software.
November 17, 2014
AuntMinnieEurope.com Women's Imaging Insider
By Rebekah Moan
November 12, 2014
Belgian-led team develops model for ovarian tumors
By Rebekah Moan
Researchers from Belgium have crafted a model that discriminates between benign and malignant ovarian tumors, and it also distinguishes between the four types of ovarian malignancy. The model has implications for triage and management decisions, they said.
November 12, 2014
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Breast MRI equals needle biopsy for excluding malignancy
By Rebekah Moan
For BI-RADS 0 cases, researchers from Austria have found breast MRI can reliably exclude malignancy with a sensitivity of 100%, which means it's just as accurate as needle biopsy for excluding breast cancer.
November 4, 2014
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High error rates in DEXA scans show many potential pitfalls
By Philip Ward
In research from Italy, more than 90% of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) exams contained at least one error, mainly due to data analysis. Also, the authors say adoption of the guidelines of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry is very poor.
November 2, 2014
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Screening debate 'destabilizes' breast imaging
By Robin Marshall
As president-elect of the European Society of Breast Imaging, Dr. Gábor Forrai from Budapest faces a busy time ahead. In this exclusive interview, we ask him to take out the crystal ball and reflect on the future challenges and opportunities facing the community he will be representing.
October 30, 2014
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Shear-wave elastography shows promise for breast cancer
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Shear-wave elastography is poised to become an important tool for detecting breast cancer, according to a new report by research and consulting firm GlobalData.
October 28, 2014
Women radiologists strive for work-life balance
By Rebekah Moan
Can female radiologists really have it all? Or does something have to give? The answer seems to hinge on the country and hospital in which they work, as well as an individual's personality and circumstances, according to conversations with members of AuntMinnieEurope.com's Editorial Advisory Board.
October 27, 2014
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Sentinel node technique avoids radical surgery, radiation exposure
By Wayne Forrest
Dutch researchers believe they have confirmed the accuracy and safety of a new sentinel node procedure that injects radiotracers in ligaments of women with epithelial ovarian cancer, helping them avoid more invasive, radical surgery.
October 22, 2014
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