Screening

Diagnostic screening programs help catch cancer, abnormalities or other diseases before they reach an advanced stage, saving lives and healthcare costs. Screening programs include, lung, breast, prostate, and cervical cancer, among many others.

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Delaware gov. signs breast density reporting bill

Governor Jack Markell has signed Delaware’s breast density reporting bill (SB 37) into law. There are now 23 states that have passed some sort of density reporting legislation.

aycan Introduces New Mammography Workstation

aycan, a recognized global leader in medical imaging, announced today the launch of their new mammography workstation optimized for use with EIZO monitors, including the new widescreen EIZO RX850. The FDA 510(k) cleared, Apple based workstation also includes a new Quadrant Zoom feature and tomosynthesis support that provide improved diagnostic capability.

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Norway’s breast cancer screening program cuts mortality by as much as 30%

In Norway, all women aged 50-69 have been invited for biennial breast cancer screening since the Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening Program went national in 2004. This month, the Research Council of Norway submitted its findings on the effectiveness of the program, finding that it has largely met expectations.

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CT use for pediatric falls doubled over 10-year span

The rate of CT scans performed on pediatric fall patients increased twofold from 2001-2010, suggesting overutilization of the modality and unnecessary patient exposure to radiation, according to study results published in the July issue of Academic Radiology.

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'Practice what you preach': Radiologists follow same breast cancer screening recommendations they give to patients

Nearly 98 percent of radiologists recommend annual breast cancer screening for women aged 40 and above while adhering to the same recommendations for their own preventative care, according to results of a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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Review of recent breast cancer studies reveals 40 percent drop in death risk with regular screening

Breast cancer kills more women worldwide than any other cancer, but a new report published in the New England Journal of Medicine says recent studies suggest regular mammography can reduce the mortality risk by 40 percent.

Slow down, speed readers: Faster radiology reporting times result in more major mistakes

A significant amount of misses and major reporting mistakes occur when radiologists increase imaging reporting speeds, according to results of a study published online May 21 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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New research adds clarity to supplemental breast cancer screening debate

It seems we are starting to see the debate over appropriate supplemental screening for breast cancer with a little more focus and a clearer picture of who would benefit most, thanks to some interesting new research.

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Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.