Search Tag: Women’s health
New-tool-may-help-predict-breast-implant-rupture-risk
2024 08 Feb
Breast cancer affects over 58,000 people annually in France, with one-third of cases requiring total surgical breast removal (mastectomy) and 30% of patients opting for breast reconstruction post-mastectomy. However, concerns arise regarding the longevity and safety of breast implants, with reoperation often necessary every 10 years. Complications...Read more
Dce-mri-technique-to-predict-breast-cancer-recurrence-risk
2024 29 Jan
A groundbreaking study led by Dr Dooman Arefan from the University of Pittsburgh has unveiled a promising method for predicting breast cancer recurrence risk. The research, published in Radiology , sheds light on how quantitative background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) measurements at dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) could predict the...Read more
Decoding-breast-cancer-a-study-unveils-diagnostic-keys-for-young-women
2024 27 Jan
In a landmark study spanning two decades, researchers have unveiled pivotal insights into the diagnosis and characteristics of breast cancer in women under the age of 30. This comprehensive analysis, spearheaded by Dr. Sepideh Sefidbakht and her team, marks a significant step forward in our understanding of how breast cancer manifests in younger...Read more
Hologic-launches-better-is-possible-awareness-campaign
2024 11 Jan
Leader in Women’s Health Encourages Women to Stop Suffering in Silence and Talk to Their Doctor About Disruptive Period Symptoms Hologic, Inc., a global leader in women’s health announced its new uterine health education and awareness campaign Better is Possible ™. Launching in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Detroit, the campaign...Read more
Advancing-cancer-care-maria-sklodowska-curie-institute-adopts-umi780-pet-ct-technology
2023 07 Sep
Located in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, the Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology is a leading centre for cancer research and treatment with over 85 years of distinguished tradition. A beacon of modern oncological care, the centre comprises 13 highly specialised departments, each dedicated to providing the highest level of...Read more
Hologic-statement-on-recently-released-uspstf-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines
2023 09 May
As a leader in women’s health, Hologic knows that increasing access to breast cancer screening is critical to detecting cancer earlier and saving lives. We commend the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for changing their draft guidelines to recommend that women begin screening at age 40. Lowering the age for initial screening to 40...Read more
Et-2023-european-conference-on-embolotherapy
2023 21 Jun
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Hologic-ranked-1-for-mammography-service-system-performance-and-customer-satisfaction-1
2022 10 Feb
--Global leader in women’s health once again recognized with three IMV ServiceTrak™ Awards for mammography-- Hologic, Inc. an innovative medical technology company primarily focused on improving women’s health, swept the 2021 IMV ServiceTrak™ Awards for Mammography, taking home awards for Best Service, Best Customer Satisfaction, and Best System...Read more
Mammography-damage-control-a-decade-of-fake-news
2019 10 Apr
“Mammography does more harm than good” sums up countless headlines seen in many medical journals, books, and other published articles (print and online). A flood of damaging reports amplified perceived risk of “over-diagnosis” and over-treatment. Study after flawed study — like a house of cards — touted mammography’s alleged harms and costs. This...Read more
Hologic-opens-state-of-the-art-learning-and-experience-centre-in-zaventem-belgium
2019 21 Mar
Women’s health company offers new training facility for partners, healthcare professionals and employees Hologic, Inc ., an innovative medical technology company focused on improving women’s health and well-being through early detection and treatment, today opened its first Learning and Experience Centre in Zaventem, Belgium (a municipality...Read more