With Breast Cancer Awareness Month in full swing, it’s become increasingly difficult to overlook the plea of the pink. However, the complexity behind the decision to undergo mammography screening is lost on many, leaving women vulnerable to overdiagnosis and other potential health risks.

Analyzing breast density at CT of the chest could offer additional information on a patient’s risk assessment for breast cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Radiology.

INC Research, a therapeutically focused global clinical research organization (CRO) with a Trusted Process® for delivering reliable results, today announced the appointment of Martin Sullivan, MD, as Executive Medical Director, Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Sullivan will leverage his strong therapeutic insight into clinical trials involving cardiovascular drugs and devices for a wide range of conditions to provide hands-on medical management of the Company's cardiology trials and to drive clinical development globally in this key therapeutic area.

MRI Interventions, Inc. (OTCQB:MRIC) today announced that clinical outcomes and technical results regarding the application of its ClearPoint(R) Neuro Intervention System in "asleep" deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery will be presented during the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) in San Francisco, California, October 18-23, 2013.

Today, HealthWyse and Simione Healthcare Consultants announced an integration between HealthWyse’s comprehensive electronic medical record suite and the Simione Financial Monitor.

Given Imaging Ltd, (Nasdaq:GIVN), a world leader in gastrointestinal medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced results from four studies confirming PillCam SB as the gold standard for detecting diseases of the small bowel. The studies were presented at United European Gastroenterology Week (UEG Week) taking place October 12-16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany where Given Imaging will be exhibiting throughout the conference at Booth #7, located in Hall 15.1.

StartUp Health, a global startup platform accelerating health and wellness innovation, today announced from the Cleveland Clinic Medical Innovation Summit the addition of 14 digital health companies to its exclusive long-term coaching program and community.

On the occasion of this year's 25th Euroson congress of the EFSUMB and the 37th DEGUM Dreiländertreffen (9 - 12 October, Stuttgart), Hitachi Medical Systems Europe for the first time presents the fully-featured F31. It is a compact entry level colour ultrasound system with outstanding performance suitable for a wide range of clinical applications. The F31 offers extraordinary image quality and efficient application as well as ergonomic and intuitive handling at an affordable price to resident doctors, clinical surgeons, and at the point of care.