Breast Imaging: Page 59

Video from ECR 2018: Elisabetta Giannotti on mammography's future

VIENNA - It's an exciting time for breast imaging, and contrast mammography, tomosynthesis, and 3D contrast mammography are showing particular promise right now. What lies ahead for mammography? Is it finally time to ditch analog, 2D systems? And where will we be in another 10 years? Dr. Elisabetta Giannotti from Nottingham, U.K., discusses the future of mammography.

February 27, 2018

Sigmascreening features mammo compression paddle at ECR

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Mammography technology developer Sigmascreening is highlighting its mammography self-compression paddle at ECR 2018.

February 27, 2018

DBT catches 50% more breast cancers than standard mammo

By Rebekah Moan

VIENNA - A large study out of Norway presented at ECR 2018 demonstrated that the rate of screen-detected breast cancer was about 50% higher for women screened with synthesized 2D mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) compared with digital mammography alone.

February 27, 2018

ScreenPoint to show mammo, DBT AI software at ECR 2018

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Dutch women's imaging software developer ScreenPoint Medical will present its Transpara artificial intelligence (AI)-based software for mammograms and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) exams at ECR 2018 in Vienna.

February 26, 2018

Breast MRI technique helps cancer detection without contrast

By Wayne Forrest

German researchers have developed a novel breast MRI technique that greatly reduces false-positive findings and increases the detection of breast cancer -- without the need for a gadolinium-based contrast agent, according to a study published online February 20 in Radiology.

February 22, 2018

Densitas highlights study in Breast Cancer Research

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Medical software developer Densitas is directing attention to a recent review that validated the clinical use of its automated breast-density measurement software to help stratify patients based on their risk for breast cancer.

February 20, 2018

DBT + mammography boosts cancer detection in Norway

By Rebekah Moan

Using digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) with full-field digital mammography (FFDM) detects more cancers and has improved specificity compared with FFDM alone, according to a large study from Norway by Dr. Per Skaane and colleagues and published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.

February 19, 2018

Clinical audits promise productivity gains in Russia

By Frances Rylands-Monk

A radiology audit service in Moscow that already assesses 150 CT, MRI, and mammography systems across 64 outpatient departments is gearing up for further expansion. Unified Radiological Information Service is expected to reduce costs for radiology departments.

February 19, 2018

Study: Over 30% of breast cancers missed on breast MRI

By Rebekah Moan

Almost one-third of breast cancers detected in a high-risk screening program using breast MRI were already visible at the last negative MRI scan, Dutch researchers have reported. The results apply to both screen-detected and interval cancers, they added.

February 15, 2018

DenseBreast-info.org to launch European content

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Breast density education group DenseBreast-info.org has announced a plan to launch specialized content for Europe and neighboring countries.

February 13, 2018

Is the mammography debate an example of 'fake science'?

By Brian Casey

In today's world of "fake news" and "alternative facts," is the debate over mammography screening one of "fake science"? It might be, according to a paper published recently in BMC Medical Ethics from a Norwegian researcher who claims to show how breast screening researchers fit facts to suit their beliefs.

February 4, 2018

Breast screening uptake drops to new low in England

By Philip Ward

The proportion of women in England between the ages of 50 and 70 taking up breast screening has fallen to the lowest level in 10 years, according to a new report. The emphasis on the pros and the cons of screening is thought to be behind the drop, but one expert says it's the media's fault.

February 4, 2018

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