Womens Imaging: Page 57

U.K. trial shows earlier breast screening has benefit
By Theresa Pablos
New findings from a large randomized breast screening trial in the U.K. show that there is a mortality benefit if screening starts when women are in their 40s. But that benefit seems to fade over time, according to a study published on 12 August in the Lancet Oncology.
August 11, 2020
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Karolinska team advocates use of CAD for breast screening
By Frances Rylands-Monk
A large study led by a group from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm has found that radiologists interpreting mammograms demonstrated a wide range of sensitivity for detecting cancer. The results support the use of computer-aided detection (CAD) solutions for breast screening, the researchers say.
August 2, 2020
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Did mummified 'screaming woman' die from a heart attack?
By Philip Ward
A new CT study of the 3,000-year-old "mummy of the screaming woman" in Egypt has investigated whether the shocking facial expression of pain was due to the heart attack that might have caused the woman's death or due to postmortem changes. The group's analysis has already generated considerable debate.
July 29, 2020
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Cancer screenings drop precipitously due to COVID-19
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The number of screening exams for colorectal and breast cancer performed at the COVID and Cancer Research Network dropped by nearly 90% in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published online on 27 July in JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics.
July 27, 2020
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Can scratch cards boost participation in breast screening?
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
In a novel initiative, the authorities in Taipei are planning to use prize scratch cards to encourage women to take part in breast and cervical cancer screening from the start of August, according to a report posted by the Taipei Times.
July 27, 2020
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Should keepsake ultrasound be regulated?
By Theresa Pablos
Ultrasound professionals are calling for more regulation of fetal sonography amid the continued growth of souvenir outlets that provide services for pregnant women, according to an article posted on 23 July in the BMJ. For a fee of up to 250 pounds (274 euros), shops offer a variety of nondiagnostic fetal ultrasound products, including "4D bonding scans" and mementos.
July 27, 2020
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Breast cancer on the rise in younger and older women
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Breast cancer rates are rising for women around the world, according to research published in the August edition of the Lancet Global Health. What's more, women in less developed nations are far more likely to die of the disease.
July 26, 2020
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AuntMinnieEurope.com Women's Imaging Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
July 21, 2020
Researchers tackle interval breast cancer at ECR 2020
By Kate Madden Yee
Interval breast cancers pose a thorny problem for clinicians and women alike, since they often manifest in more aggressive and deadly forms. At the recent virtual edition of ECR 2020, a number of researchers reported findings from clinical studies that investigated how to reduce the interval cancer rate -- and what technology best classifies interval cancers.
July 21, 2020
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iCAD gets CE Mark for ProFound AI Risk software
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) software developer iCAD has received a CE Mark in Europe for its customized artificial intelligence (AI) breast cancer risk estimation tool. The product was unveiled on the opening day of ECR 2020 Online, which runs from 15 to 19 July.
July 14, 2020
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Danes reveal CT's promise for osteoporosis screening
By Kate Madden Yee
Danish researchers have found cardiac CT exams used to assess patients' heart health can deliver the added benefit of screening for osteoporosis -- a valuable use given the prevalence of the modality. They published their results on 14 July in Radiology.
July 14, 2020
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Breast screening to resume in Scotland on 3 August
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The devolved government for Scotland announced on 13 July that breast cancer screening will resume on 3 August.
July 13, 2020
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