Clinicians should use caution when evaluating radiographs of younger obese patients for asbestos-related pleural plaque, especially in populations anticipated to have low or background prevalence of localized pleural thickening (LPT), according to a study published in the January 2014 issue of Academic Radiology. 

The addition of tomosynthesis to mammography causes an increase in interpretation time of images from screening examinations in comparison with the time it takes to interpret images from conventional digital mammography, according to a study published in the January 2014 issue of Radiology. 

Cianna Medical, Inc., a women’s health company, today announced the outcomes of a large, retrospective study demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the SAVI® breast brachytherapy applicator. Researchers reported favorably low recurrence rates, high rates of survival and excellent cosmetic outcomes. SAVI is a strut-based applicator that delivers a form of accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) known as breast brachytherapy, a 5-day course of targeted radiation for early-stage breast cancer.

Digital breast tomosynthesis is a technology generating lots of buzz in imaging, and it was the focus of two of this week’s top stories.

As breast cancer screening modalities evolve, policies and best practices must be determined for the latest technology, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), according to an article published in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG), enabling the world's medical imaging and aviation security technology, announced today it will showcase several new innovative products that deliver breakthrough reliability for the lowest cost of ownership at the 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA), December 1-6, 2013.

CHICAGO – December 2, 2013 – Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, is showcasing its growing presence in the radiology field and its commitment to deliver a new healthcare experience through accurate, easy and fast diagnostics solutions at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Healthcare providers can improve their diagnostic confidence with Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s more flexible KalareTM R&F digital X-ray system. Featuring a new 17ʺ x 17ʺ dynamic flat panel detector (works-in-progress), the system provides clinicians with distortion-free, high-quality images.