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Image: Fatty breast tissue (Photo courtesy of RSNA).

Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Breast Density Alterations as Women Age

Automated breast density measurement is predictive of breast cancer risk in younger women, and that risk may be associated with the rate at which breast density changes in some women as they age, according to recent research.  More...
01 Jan 2014
Image: The PowerLink Non-Contact Power system transfers power from the stationary gantry to the rotating disc without brush contacts (Photo courtesy of Analogic).

Iterative Reconstruction Software, Low-Dose Imaging Wide-Bore CT Gantry, and MRI Amplifier Presented at RSNA

A new, wide-bore integrated CT gantry utilizing a patented noncontact power transfer system, combined with new iterative reconstruction software called LISA, can generate high-quality images at up to 40% lower radiation dosage.   More...
25 Dec 2013
Image: CT angiography after face transplantation. Recipient’s left lingual artery was ligated, but the portion distal to the ligation (rectangular area) was still enhanced via blood flow from the contralateral side (arrow) (Photo courtesy of RSNA).

Following Face Transplantation Surgery, Blood Vessels Shown to Reorganize

In face transplant recipients, new findings have shown that blood vessels reorganize themselves, leading to a better determination of the biologic alterations that occur after full-face transplantation.   More...
24 Dec 2013
Image: Intrabeam IORT is delivered during the lumpectomy procedure, immediately following tumor removal (left). After the surgeon has removed the tumor, the radiation oncologist positions the Intrabeam applicator in the area of the breast where the tumor was located (right) (Photo courtesy of Zeiss).

Results for Intraoperative Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer Similar to Conventional Radiotherapy

A new clinical trial for breast cancer revealed that a single fraction of targeted intraoperative radiotherapy delivered with the Zeiss Intrabeam at time of lumpectomy is as good as conventional external beam radiation delivered over three to six weeks after breast conserving surgery for a select group of patients.  More...
23 Dec 2013

Breast Tomosynthesis Increases Cancer Detection and Reduces Recall Rates

Researchers have discovered that digital breast tomosynthesis imaging led to reduced recall rates and an increase in cancer detection in a large breast cancer-screening program.   More...
23 Dec 2013
Image: Siemens launched the Mammomat Fusion new mammography system for screening and diagnostics at the annual conference of the Radiological Society of North America (Photo courtesy of RSNA).

Mammography System Developed for the Midrange Segment

The latest addition to a range of mammography systems combines robust technology with selected features from the premium segment, addressing the specific needs of the midrange price segment, such as small to medium-sized hospitals.  More...
19 Dec 2013
Image: The Vision RFD Hybrid Edition (Photo courtesy of Ziehm Imaging).

Motorized Mobile C-Arm Targets Hybrid ORs

A novel, mobile C-arm offers a flexible, reliable, and cost-effective solution for clinics with small operating rooms or budgetary constraints.  More...
19 Dec 2013
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