Breast MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging of the breast (breast MRI), commonly used for dense breasts, is a highly accurate imaging modality for detecting early breast cancer and other abnormalities without using excess radiation. It’s often used alongside digital mammograms and digital breast tomosynthesis to offer detailed visualization of breast lesion margins. 

Aurora offers breast MRI reimbursement support service

Aurora Imaging Technology Inc. has launched its Aurora Breast MRI Reimbursement Hotline.

TeraRecon unveils new breast MRI analysis tools

TeraRecon has released a time-intensity analysis tool for breast MRIstudies as a standard feature on its AquariusNET thin-client server,with advanced pre-processing options available for the recentlyintroduced AquariusAPS server.

Q&A: The high value of breast MRI from a specialists perspective

To get some perspective on the value of breast MRI, Health Imaging Newsspoke to Rebecca G. Stough, MD, clinical director of Breast MRI ofOklahoma, LLC, and radiologic director of Mercy Women’s Center inOklahoma City.

Roundup: Aurora Breast MRI, Avaya, CoActiv, Juniper Networks, Siemens, Streamline Health Solutions

Aurora Breast MRI of Orange County has made its dedicated breast MRI service available to patients throughout Orange County and Southern California for screening and early detection of breast cancer.

Aurora breast MRI system available with SprialRodeo

Aurora Imaging Technology showcased its Aurora 1.5T dedicated breast MRI system bundled with SprialRodeo technology.

Regulatory news: Aurora gets nod from China for breast MRI system

Aurora Imaging Technology announced its receipt of a RegistrationCertificate for its Aurora 1.5T Dedicated Breast MRI System from theState Food and Drug Administration of the People’s Republic of China(SFDA).

Confirma introduces new breast MRI CADstream capabilities at ISMRM

MRI computer-aided-detection provider Confirma Inc. this week announced expanded capabilities for its CADstream for breast MRI.

Aurora gains capital to push breast MRI system via stock sale

Aurora Imaging Technology Inc. has sold $10 million of Series C Preferred Stock to two equity funds managed by the Pharos Capital Group. The funds will be used to push the company’s Aurora 1.5T Dedicated Breast MRI system with Bilateral UltraRODEO.

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