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Posts Tagged ‘Tomosynthesis’
Focus on Breast Screening in Europe
Two weeks ago, the European Society of Radiology hosted an online webinar entitled “Breast cancer screening: the updated EU Council recommendations and […]
A Flurry of Screening Advice
Advocates on all sides of the breast screening debate are agreed that the earlier a malignant tumour is detected, the […]
What Happened in AI this Week?
This past week has been particularly busy for the field of artificial intelligence (AI). An open letter from Future of Life Institute […]
Is DBT There Yet?
Twelve years ago, the FDA approved Hologic’s digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) system – sometimes incorrectly referred to as 3D mammography – as […]
Perceptions of Breast Cancer Risks
As we have previously reported, “dense breasts” refers to breasts that are composed of a greater proportion of fibrous and glandular […]
GE HealthCare Spins Out
In a long-anticipated move, this past Wednesday GE spun out its healthcare division with a listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange. After […]
A Peek into the Future
Eleven years ago, we reviewed the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, by oncologist Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee (© […]
DBT and AI – What a Combination!
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) was approved by the FDA in 2011 as a screening modality for the early detection of […]
1.5 Billion Women Lack Health Screening
On Wednesday this week, Hologic released its second annual global women’s health index (GWHI), which provides a framework for achieving comprehensive progress. […]