Search Tag: Women's Health
2024 11 Apr
The 2023 draft recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to start screening mammography at age 40 has sparked controversy, with a Perspective article in the New England Journal of Medicine by Woloshin et al. challenging its merits. A recent article published in the Journal of Breast Imaging seeks to address the concerns...Read more
2024 20 Mar
Biotheranostics, Inc., Hologic’s oncology division, is a proud supporter of the Chicago Cancer Initiative (CCI) out of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. CCI’s goal is to decrease cancer incidence and mortality in at-risk communities over the next decade. CCI is empowering residents and working...Read more
2024 21 Feb
Breast cancer remains a significant health concern, standing as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States. Despite advancements in detection and treatment, the impact of breast cancer continues to be substantial, with projections indicating over 353,500 new cases and approximately 43,700 deaths expected...Read more
2024 21 Feb
Breast cancer remains a significant health concern globally, despite advancements in screening and treatment. Disparities in screening utilization, in stage at diagnosis and in survival rates persist, particularly among vulnerable populations. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open sheds light on the role of social determinants of health...Read more
2024 15 Feb
Evidia invests in expanding and developing its radiology and mammography operations and has recruited Helen Häggström for the assignment. Helen has previously, among other things, been head of Sweden for mammography and x-ray at Unilabs and is a nurse at heart. - I am very happy that Helen Häggström accepted the assignment to be...Read more
2024 13 Feb
Cervical cancer ranks as the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, with significant morbidity and mortality rates. A key determinant of prognosis and treatment decisions in cervical cancer is the presence of lymph node involvement. The revised staging system by the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) in 2018...Read more
2024 08 Feb
In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers delved into the trajectory of breast cancer mortality rates in the United States from 1975 to 2019. Their findings shed light on the remarkable decline in mortality rates and the pivotal role played by advancements in breast cancer treatment. Deep diving into forty years of clinical trials...Read more
2023 11 Dec
Hologic was recognized with three IMV ServiceTrak™ Imaging Awards at this year’s RSNA in Chicago, continuing a longstanding track record of excellence in mammography service. The company received awards for Best Service, Best Customer Satisfaction and Best System Performance. This is the 11th consecutive year Hologic has ranked first in the...Read more
2023 19 Oct
According to recent survey data from Ohio State University, fewer than half of adults are aware of some of the most common symptoms linked to breast cancer. Data collection was conducted in September and included a sample of 1,004 women. The survey was conducted via web and telephone. The findings revealed that the majority of...Read more
2022 06 Sep
Radiologist Dr Georgia Spear of NorthShore Medical Group The Hologic’s SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Ultrasound System brings radiologists a new generation of ultrasound technology. At times, mammographic findings turn out very subtle. Ultrasounds enhance the detection of these findings, thus improving the accuracy of diagnosis....Read more
2022 05 Jul
Dr Amy Patel, Breast Radiologist and Medical Director, Breast Care Center, Liberty Hospital The Hologic SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Ultrasound System improves diagnostic confidence because of lesion conspicuity and a wide expanse of shades of grey that is not found in other ultrasound units. It is very important to accurately know what one sees...Read more
2022 21 Jun
New findings published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevent show significant differences in the accuracy of diagnostic mammograms across racial and ethnic groups, with variation observed in several measures of diagnostic performance. Several studies have already established that racial disparities exist in breast cancer. Multiple socioeconomic...Read more