Search Tag: breast screening
#RSNA18: AI may help reduce MRI gadolinium dose
2018 27 Nov
In a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, researchers using artificial intelligence have developed a deep learning algorithm that may lead to the reduction of the gadolinium dose used in contrast material for MRI exams. “There is concrete evidence that gadolinium deposits in the brain... Read more
Hologic selected for Dutch Breast Cancer Screening Program
2017 02 Nov
Under the tender, state-of-the-art 3DimensionsTM mammography systems will be installed starting in 2018 Hologic, Inc. has announced that it will provide all mammography systems for the Dutch Breast Cancer Screening Program in partnership with Tromp Medical, Hologic’s distributor in the Netherlands. Under the tender, Hologic’s new, state-of-the-art... Read more
RSNA16: Screening Women with High Breast Cancer Risk
2016 05 Dec
A 3D functional infrared imaging tool trialled in Israel was affordable and acceptable to patients, and can be used as a selection tool for high-risk women to be screened with MRI. Miriam Sklair-Levy, Israel, Sheba Medical Center, presented an evaluation study at the Radiological Society of North America annual scientific meeting in Chicago last week.... Read more
RSNA16: When are Interval Cancers Notifiable Safety Incidents?
2016 05 Dec
Openness and honesty when things go wrong in healthcare are the ideal to aim for. However, the implications for breast screening programmes when interval cancers are diagnosed are not straightforward, said Eleanor Cornford, consultant radiologist, Nottingham Brast Institute, UK, speaking at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual scientific... Read more
Hologic to Showcase Award-Winning Breast Screening and Interventional Solutions at RSNA
2016 27 Nov
--New products spotlight Hologic's leading tomosynthesis technology, including the world's first dedicated prone biopsy system with 2D or 3D™ imaging-- Hologic, Inc. will highlight its portfolio of innovative, award-winning breast cancer screening and interventional products, including the new Affirm™ prone breast biopsy system, at the 102nd Scientific... Read more
European Diploma in Breast Imaging (EDBI) 2017
2017 04 Mar
The European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) introduced an European Diploma in Breast Imaging (EDBI) in 2012. The European Diploma in Breast Imaging will be a common European qualification for breast imagers and will help to standardise training and expertise in breast imaging across Europe. The European Diploma in Breast Imaging is endorsed... Read more
Hologic Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2016
2016 28 Apr
- GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.24 Increases 41.2%, Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.47 Increases 14.6% - - Revenue of $693.3 Million Grows 5.8% on a Reported Basis, 6.3% in Constant Currency - - Company Redeploys $460.2 Million of Capital to Reduce Convertible Debt, and Repurchase Shares - Hologic, Inc. has announced the Company's financial results for... Read more
Hologic Symposium: High Volume Screening
2016 15 Feb
Several locations have started high volume screening with Hologic 3D Mammography™ in Europe. A large scale adoption is ongoing in the USA with some locations past their third screening round with Hologic 3D Mammography. Results from the use of this technology in screening are concordant and very positive around an increase in invasive cancer detection... Read more