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MRI + mammography detects recurrent breast cancer
By Brian Casey
Adding MRI to mammography improves the detection of recurrent breast cancer in women who have been treated for the disease, according to a study published on June 22 in JAMA Oncology. What's more, MRI appears to be a better option than ultrasound as an adjunct to mammography.
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JFR 2017 expands international coverage
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Journées Francophones de Radiologie (JFR) congress will for the second straight year allow non-French speakers to submit oral presentations in English for scientific sessions, according to the French Radiology Society (Société Française de Radiologie, SFR).
June 27, 2017
Greek translation of BI-RADS Atlas now available
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released the authorized Greek language translation of the BI-RADS Atlas.
June 21, 2017
DBT surpasses FFDM in finding breast tumor margins
By Rebekah Moan
When it comes to tumor margins in specimen radiography, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is king, according to a new study from Germany. The researchers found DBT tops full-field digital mammography (FFDM) in identifying the closest tumor margin and has higher sensitivity for assessing margin status.
June 21, 2017
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Fresh scandal breaks out over radiologist who missed cancer
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A U.K. radiologist who was allowed to continue working despite having missed identifying a patient's breast cancer more than a decade ago has failed to identify the disease in another patient, according to a report published in The Independent newspaper.
June 15, 2017
Nikulin scoops valuable breast cancer prize
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A research scientist with French artificial intelligence firm Therapixel has been named the winner of the Digital Mammography DREAM Challenge, an effort to use artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy of breast cancer detection and reduce patient recalls.
June 13, 2017
Asian women less apt to undergo mammography follow-up
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Asian women are less likely to receive appropriate follow-up tests after an abnormal mammogram compared with white women, according to a study published online on June 12 in Cancer.
June 12, 2017
PET/optical combo can guide breast-conserving surgery
By Wayne Forrest
Researchers are reporting early success in the combination of optical and molecular imaging to view FDG-PET images that detect early-stage breast cancer. The technique can assess tumor margins during breast tumor surgery by detecting light emitted from an FDG-PET radiopharmaceutical.
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Breast density software proves reliability
By Rebekah Moan
Breast imaging software can be reliable in estimating the local glandular tissue distribution in mammograms and can be used for assessment and follow-up, according to Spanish researchers. In addition, the software can handle small variations of the acquisition angle and to the beam energy.
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Insignia renews contract with Avon Breast Screening
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
PACS provider Insignia Medical Systems has renewed its contract with Avon Breast Screening in the U.K.
June 6, 2017
Visual aid pinpoints women at high risk of breast cancer
By Rebekah Moan
A new chart developed in Iran can help physicians identify women who are at high risk for breast cancer. Doing so could make a breast cancer screening program more efficient and productive, suggested the researchers who developed the chart.
June 1, 2017
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No. 1 reason Maltese women avoid breast screening: Fear
By Rebekah Moan
Fear is the top reason Maltese women avoid breast cancer screening, according to a new survey. To increase screening uptake, these women's fears must be addressed, although informing them about causes of breast cancer and its related risk factors would help too, the researchers found.
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