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The women’s health channel includes news, videos, podcasts and other content related to technology used to detect and treat breast cancer and cervical cancer, including mammography, breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), automated breast ultrasound (ABUS), breast ultrasound, breast biopsy and breast radiation therapy.

Butterfly Network convened 50 practitioners in Kenya who were each provided a Butterfly device and obstetric ultrasound training. Through a training-of-trainers program a total of 500 practitioners will be trained by the end-of-the year by the Global Ultrasound Institute, bringing ultrasound capabilities to over 50 facilities in rural, underserved communities facing maternal health challenges. (Photo: Business Wire) 
News | Ultrasound Women's Health
Butterfly Network Distributes 500 Butterfly iQ+ Devices to Healthcare Workers in Kenya to Transform Maternal and Fetal Health

September 21, 2022 — Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE: BFLY), a digital health company transforming care through the power ...

Time September 21, 2022
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#WorldDenseBreastDay Added to the National Day Calendar
News | Breast Density
First-Ever #WorldDenseBreastDay Event to Promote Education about Dense Breasts

September 22, 2022 — DenseBreast-info.org (DB-i) announced that it will host the inaugural #WorldDenseBreastDay on ...

Time September 22, 2022
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Feature | Breast Imaging | By Christine Book
Artificial Intelligence System Reduces False-Positive Finding in the Interpretation of Breast Ultrasound Exams

Findings from a clinical trial that used artificial intelligence (AI) in an effort to reduce false positives on breast ...

Time September 21, 2022
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Each therapeutic seed, approximately the size of a postage stamp, contains radiation sources embedded in a collagen tile that together deliver a precise, targeted dose of radiation. The radiation immediately begins targeting tumor cells in the area where the tumor is most likely to recur.
News | Women's Health
Scientists Identify Unique Breast Cancer Cells That Control Their Ability to Proliferate and Colonize the Lungs

September 20, 2022 — Scientists from The Tisch Cancer Institute have uncovered a mechanism by which certain breast ...

Time September 20, 2022
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57-year-old patient with breast biopsy clips who underwent breast MRI for high-risk screening. A. Axial T1-weighted non-fat-saturated MR image shows no area of signal void. No reader detected clip using this sequence. B. Axial contrast-enhanced in-phase Dixon image shows signal void in right breast (arrow), which corresponded with MammoMark/CorMark Bread Tie biopsy clip. All three readers detected clip on this sequence, with confidence scores of 4, 3, and 2; assessments all classified as true positives (i.e
News | MRI Breast
Contrast-Enhanced In-Phase Dixon Sequence: Impact on Biopsy Clip Detection on Breast MRI

September 16, 2022 — According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), the contrast-enhanced in-phase Dixon ...

Time September 16, 2022
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Feature | Ultrasound Women's Health | By Roberta Kline, MD and Robert L. Bard, MD, DABR, FASL
Digital Imaging for Pelvic Floor Disorders

An estimated 24% of women in the United States will suffer from a pelvic floor disorder in her lifetime, with that ...

Time September 15, 2022
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When double reading screening mammograms, radiographers (technologists) trained for the task perform as well as radiologists in key areas, according to a study
News | Breast Imaging
Trained Radiographers May Be a Solution for the Radiologist Shortage

September 14, 2022 — When double reading screening mammograms, radiographers (technologists) trained for the task ...

Time September 14, 2022
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According to statistics from breastcancer.org, about 1 in 8 women in the US (around 13%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime
Blog | Breast Imaging
The Use of Artificial Intelligence to Help Reduce False Positives

According to statistics from breastcancer.org, about 1 in 8 women in the US (around 13%) will develop invasive breast ...

Time September 14, 2022
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The V7 ultrasound system delivers a multi-faceted diagnostic experience to imaging professionals across hospital departments – aiding clinician performance and patient care
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Samsung Introduces New Versatile Ultrasound System, the V7

September 9, 2022 — Boston Imaging, the United States headquarters of Samsung digital radiography and ultrasound ...

Time September 09, 2022
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Analysis performed after removing general form and waviness from imaging data. Surface relief maps of (A) Cork and (B) MRI (Flex) markers.
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound Color Doppler Twinkling in Commercial Breast Biopsy Markers

September 9, 2022 — According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), ultrasound color Doppler twinkling may ...

Time September 08, 2022
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Breast MRI with a tumoral lession in the left breast, axial view.
News | MRI Breast
Breast MRI Illuminates Risk of Second Breast Cancer

August 30, 2022 — Breast tissue features apparent on MRI are linked with future second breast cancer risk in women with ...

Time August 30, 2022
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The Molli device features the smallest localization marker on the market that precisely marks where tumors are located prior to breast cancer surgery, helping the surgeon remove them more efficiently and improving the patient’s overall experience
News | Breast Imaging
The Christ Hospital Health Network Simplifies Breast Cancer Surgery With Molli

August 19, 2022 — The Christ Hospital Health Network, known for providing the best, most compassionate care for its ...

Time August 19, 2022
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The new deal will secure expanded access to essential solutions that will help ensure radiologists, technologists and other healthcare professionals can drive greater productivity and meet higher oncology screening demand, while improving patient care
News | Mammography
Intelerad Acquires PenRad Technologies, Inc., Expanding Breast Imaging and Lung Screening Capabilities

August 18, 2022 — Intelerad Medical Systems, a leading global provider of enterprise medical imaging solutions, today ...

Time August 18, 2022
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Hologic, Inc., a global leader in women’s health, and Grammy award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist, producer, and entrepreneur Mary J. Blige today announced the launch of the “Good Morning Gorgeous” sweepstakes
News | Breast Imaging
Hologic and Mary J. Blige Launch “Good Morning Gorgeous” Sweepstakes as a Wake-up Call to Increase Awareness of the Importance of Preventive Care

August 16, 2022 — Hologic, Inc., a global leader in women’s health, and Grammy award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist ...

Time August 16, 2022
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With Brainlab ExacTrac Dynamic® Deep Inspiration Breath Hold module, clinicians are able to correlate internal and external anatomy, revealing any misalignment that may otherwise remain undetected. (Source: Brainlab)
News | Breast Imaging
Breast Cancer Patients Now Have New Radiation Treatment Option that Visualizes the Heart and Addresses Co-Morbidities

August 15, 2022 — Brainlab announced the first group of breast cancer patients treated in United States with the ...

Time August 15, 2022
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SBI is pleased to invite all members and nonmembers to submit original abstracts for presentation at the upcoming SBI Breast Imaging Symposium
News | Radiology Education
SBI 2023 Call for Abstracts is Now Open

August 9, 2022 — SBI is pleased to invite all members and nonmembers to submit original abstracts for presentation at ...

Time August 11, 2022
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The SpeedBird and Concorde device platforms are based on TransMed7’s patented Zero5 work element composed of a fused, single element constructed from 3 hypotubes, laser cut and welded to form articulable twin cutter blades at the end of a rotating open tube
News | Ultrasound Women's Health
TransMed7, LLC Announces First Clinical Use of SpeedBird Breast Biopsy Devices for Commercial Launch

August 10, 2022 — TransMed7, LLC announced that the first clinical cases of the final commercial production version of ...

Time August 10, 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki), an IV infusion for the treatment of patients with unresectable (unable to be removed) or metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) HER2-low breast cancer.
News | Breast Imaging
FDA Approves First Targeted Therapy for HER2-Low Breast Cancer

August 8, 2022 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki), an IV ...

Time August 08, 2022
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for patients with multiple architectural distortion (AD) identified on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), biopsy of all areas may be warranted, given the variation of pathologic diagnoses across AD in individual patients
News | Breast Imaging
Single vs. Multiple Architectural Distortion on Digital Breast Tomosynthesis

July 28, 2022 — According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), for patients with multiple architectural ...

Time July 28, 2022
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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has published new NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis to help people understand their personal risk for breast cancer, when they should begin screening, and how often to screen
News | Mammography
NCCN Publishes New Patient Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis Emphasizing Annual Mammograms for All Average-Risk Women Over 40

July 28, 2022 — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has published new NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Breast ...

Time July 28, 2022
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