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Breast CAD helps find lobular carcinoma in situ lesions
By Eric Barnes
Computer-aided detection (CAD) is making an elusive breast abnormality, lobular carcinoma in situ, a little clearer by highlighting the calcifications that often surround it, according to a new study from Wende Breast Care in Rochester, NY.
August 19, 2010
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U.K., Iceland lead fall in breast cancer deaths in Europe
By Reuters Health
LONDON (Reuters), Aug 12 - Death rates from breast cancer have fallen markedly in Europe in the past 20 years, thanks largely to better screening and treatment policies, with Iceland and Britain leading the way, researchers said on Thursday.
August 11, 2010
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Siemens scores big Spanish deal
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has received an order from the Ministry of Health of the Spanish region of Murcia for medical technology, service, and financing valued at 132 million euros ($174 million U.S.).
August 9, 2010
For persistent fibroids, a less invasive option
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jul 28 - A procedure that stops the blood supply to fibroids could be a safe and effective alternative to hysterectomy for women whose fibroid symptoms won't go away, according to a new study.
July 27, 2010
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TARGIT-A data show intraoperative RT equals whole-breast radiation
By Cynthia E. Keen
Imagine the effects on quality of life and cost savings if some early-stage breast cancer patients didn't need follow-up radiation therapy (RT) treatments after breast conservation surgery. Results being reported from a major clinical trial indicate that this might be close to reality.
June 28, 2010
Hologic's Selenia nets EUREF certification
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Selenia full-field digital mammography system from Hologic has received test certification from the European Reference Organization (EUREF) Council for Quality Assured Breast Screening and Diagnostic Services.
June 22, 2010
New elastography technique helps characterize breast lesions
By Kate Madden Yee
An elastography technique called supersonic shear imaging aids breast lesion characterization when used with B-mode ultrasound, according to a new study from France published in the July issue of Radiology.
June 15, 2010
Hysteroscopy still beats sonography for diagnosing endometrial pathology
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 3 - For diagnosing endometrial pathology, hysteroscopy is, not unexpectedly, more accurate than either saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or transvaginal ultrasound. But there's still a place for SIS in the workup of women with an intracavitary mass, Greek researchers say.
June 2, 2010
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Costs impact Sectra profit in 2009-2010
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Negative effects from exchange-rate fluctuations eroded gains in operating profit for PACS and digital mammography vendor Sectra in its 2009-2010 fiscal year.
May 24, 2010
Siemens takes U.K. mammo order
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has received an order for six Mammomat Inspiration units at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the U.K.
May 23, 2010
Siemens scores U.K. digital mammo order
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has received an order from the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in the U.K. for five Mammomat Inspiration full-field digital mammography systems.
May 12, 2010
CR-based digital mammography beats analog for screening
By Kate Madden Yee
In the push to convert to digital mammography, many facilities are using computed radiography (CR)-based systems as an interim step. But just how well does CR mammography compare to traditional analog imaging in a screening environment?
May 10, 2010
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