Breast Imaging News & Stories

Breast Cancer: Artificial Intelligence enhances screening and eases workload

 2020-10-21

In breast cancer screening programs, such as the one running in the Netherlands, a high volume of mammography data is acquired. Radiologists have to evaluate hundreds of images every day with precision and often under time pressure. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers radiologists smart support.

Mammography

 2020-10-21

Breast cancer is the main cancer found in women – and early detection is the key to improving breast cancer outcomes and survival rates. Screening mammography has come a long way, both in terms of organization and technology: from modified regular X-ray systems to dedicated mammography and tomosynthesis systems and the support of artificial intelligence.

How COVID-19 is also impacting breast imaging

 2020-06-06

The COVID-19 pandemic is confronting healthcare institutions around the world with unprecedented clinical and operational challenges. The impact of the pandemic is also being felt in breast care.

Enhancing patient comfort in breast imaging

 2019-11-23

Over the past several years, medical technology companies, especially those involved in mammography, have focused intensively on technological developments to improve diagnostic accuracy.

Martin Lindner

Changing Paradigms in Breast Cancer Screening

 2019-10-16

New imaging approaches such as tomosynthesis and abbreviated MRI are suitable to overcome the limitations of mammography. Experts believe that these possibilities should ultimately be integrated into screening strategies tailored to personal risk.

Niels Anner

Fully Interlinked for Rapid Data Exchange in Mammography

 2019-02-01

As data volumes in mammography are continually growing, especially with the increased use of tomosynthesis, powerful software is vital for radiology. In Denmark, an intelligent network infrastructure facilitates cooperation among various mammography clinics.

Comparison of contrast-enhanced mammography and contrast-enhanced breast tomosynthesis

 2018-11-13

Contrast-enhanced mammography is a promising technique that is much more sensitive than digital mammography alone. Studies are already underway to explore the use of contrast-enhanced digital breast tomosynthesis. Listen to Paul Fisher in Stony Brook, New York (USA) present his findings on this new approach.

Clinical utility of contrast-enhanced mammography

 2018-11-12

Contrast-enhanced mammography combines morphological as well as functional information. But has it proven its worth in daily practice? Listen to Prof. Dr. Luis Javier Pina Insausti in Pamplona, Spain, as he discusses his initial experiences and presents his conclusions on this novel technique.

Niels Anner

Making Mammography More Comfortable for the Patient – and More Precise

 2018-10-27

Mammography can be a source of anxiety for the patient. In Denmark, one university hospital is putting great emphasis on making breast examinations more comfortable, while at the same time enabling more personalized care with improved diagnostic accuracy.

Martin Lindner

Personalizing Breast Cancer Screening

 2018-09-22

Developments in imaging technologies such as breast MRI and automatic ultrasound may help to individualize cancer detection and improve survival. Key factors are multimodal, but time-saving, workflows that enable risk-adapted approaches on a routine basis.

Outlook into the future of AI in mammography reading

 2018-09-18

New computer-aided detection and clinical decision support systems with artificial intelligence could soon change the reading workflow in breast cancer screening - and beyond. Read about possible solutions and scenarios!

How CAD can help save time in mammography reading

 2018-09-18

Radiologists have to evaluate ever more information within a short timeframe. Read about various smart tools that support radiologists in handling the growing workload. Discover how computer-aided dectection (CAD) systems are continuously evolving. And listen to Ritse Mann, MD, from Radboud University (NL) talk about his experiences with these technologies.

History of computer-aided detection (CAD)

 2018-09-17

The number of cases as well as the number of images acquired with mammography continues to grow. However, time and resources are limited. Computed-aided detection (CAD) tools have been developed to support radiologists in their work. Let's take a look at the history of CAD systems in medicine.

Can the reading time in tomosynthesis screening be reduced?

 2018-07-17

Despite its clinical advantages, tomosynthesis has not yet been fully implemented in screening – also in part due to its long reading times. Ass. Prof. Dr. Sophia Zackrisson talks about new approaches to accelerate and standardize tomosynthesis reading in screening as well as final results of the Malmö Breast Tomosynthesis Screening Trial.

The angle makes the difference in tomosynthesis of dense breasts – a radiologist’s view

 2018-07-17

Recent studies suggest that cancer detection rates for digital breast tomosynthesis are insufficient for patients with heterogeneously to extremely dense breasts. Paul Fisher, MD, from Stony Brook, New York and his team investigated if the angle of the systems used had any effect on detection rates and found wide-angle tomosynthesis to be very promising.