Womens Imaging: Page 141

FDG-PET/CT assesses early chemo response in breast cancer

By Wayne Forrest

CHICAGO - FDG-PET/CT's ability to evaluate pathological response after two cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy could help breast cancer patients avoid ineffective treatment, according to a study presented on Sunday at the RSNA 2011 meeting.

November 27, 2011

Hologic releases C-View reconstruction algorithm

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Women's imaging firm Hologic has released its C-View synthesized 2D image reconstruction algorithm, which eliminates the need for a conventional 2D mammogram as a component of a tomosynthesis breast cancer screening exam.

November 27, 2011

3-tesla 3D MR spectroscopy works well for breast lesions

By Wayne Forrest

Three-tesla 3D MR spectroscopy provides high diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for distinguishing between benign and malignant breast lesions within reasonable measurement times, according to an Austrian study published in the December issue of Radiology.

November 23, 2011

Sectra OneScreen launched in Swiss imaging center

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

PACS developer Sectra identified Centre d'Imagerie de Morges, a private imaging center in the Swiss canton of Vaud, as the first facility in the country to offer a diagnostic examination combining both a mammogram and an osteoporosis check.

November 22, 2011

Digital mammo local contrast optimization boosts recalls

By Rebekah Moan

For digital mammography, using local contrast optimization for image processing may increase perceived suspiciousness of breast tissue, but diagnostic accuracy may remain similar to other algorithms, Dutch researchers found in a study published online on 10 November in European Radiology.

November 21, 2011

MeVis reports profitable year to date

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

German medical imaging software developer MeVis Medical Solutions has announced that the first three quarters of 2011 were profitable for the company.

November 21, 2011

Hungary fine-tunes approach to breast screening

By Robin Marshall

As the country prepares to celebrate 10 years of national breast screening, Hungarian radiologists are keen to share their experiences of developing a rigorous training scheme. Few countries offer a dedicated examination to radiologists involved in breast screening, but Hungary is one of them.

November 20, 2011

Should Kate Winslet play Florence Stoney?

By Dr. Adrian Thomas

Dr. Florence Stoney's life story would make a great Hollywood blockbuster, particularly if Kate Winslet took the leading role, suggests our history columnist, Dr. Adrian Thomas, who describes the life and career of this remarkable woman.

November 6, 2011

Breast tomo equal to digital spot compression

By Rebekah Moan

Digital breast tomosynthesis is equal to the diagnostic accuracy of digital spot compression, Italian researchers have found. In addition, digital breast tomosynthesis has a lower mean glandular dose and has the potential to help reduce the recall rate.

November 2, 2011

Radiotherapy cuts breast cancer recurrence risk by up to 50%

By Rebekah Moan

After breast-conserving surgery, radiotherapy can halve the breast cancer recurrence rate and reduce breast cancer death by about a sixth, according to the Early Breast Cancer Trialists' Collaborative Group. Additionally, the proportional benefits vary little between groups, but the absolute benefits from radiotherapy vary substantially from patient to patient.

October 31, 2011

Latest JFR news; clinical PET/MRI; breast screening's future

By Philip Ward

October 25, 2011

U.K. conducts review of breast screening program

By Philip Ward

Fresh doubts have surfaced about the future of breast screening in the U.K. after a leading cancer specialist announced that an independent review of the National Health Service's program is under way.

October 25, 2011

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