Dr. Wende Young, a pioneer in breast imaging, discusses the roles of technology and patient-centricity in breast imaging. Editor’s note: the Elizabeth Wende Breast Clinic (EWBC) in Rochester, NY, is highly regarded as being on the cutting edge of technology in its quest to identify breast
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Developments in breast imaging can help steal time from cancer. One of the primary goals of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to increase awareness for screening and the fact that early detection can help save lives. Fortunately, advances are being made in the technologies that can help
Read More[caption id="attachment_5224" align="alignleft" width="148"] Dr. Harmindar Gill, Medical Director, Premier Women’s Radiology (Bonita Springs, Fla.)[/caption] As a female radiologist, I have created a practice dedicated to women’s imaging that includes digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), breast and body ultrasound, whole body bone density screening and other services.
Read More[caption id="attachment_5143" align="alignleft" width="109"] Anne Richards, Clinical Development Manager, Women’s Healthcare, Carestream[/caption] A disturbing study about the effectiveness of mammography was released to the public on February 11 in the British Journal of Medicine. The New York Times wrote about the study, providing such summaries as: “…
Read More[caption id="attachment_4468" align="alignleft" width="116"] Marianne Matthews, Editor, Imaging Economics[/caption] Guest post by Marianne Matthews, editor of Imaging Economics. I had to chuckle recently when Jockey rolled out its new bra sizing system. Everyone from fashionistas to morning talk show hosts seemed obsessed with the news. It even
Read More[caption id="attachment_2181" align="alignleft" width="136"] Cristine Kao, Global Marketing Manager, Healthcare IT, Carestream[/caption] Breast cancer survivors have joined together in an activity that focuses on support, wellness and competition as way to recover from breast cancer. The diagnosis of breast cancer has brought survivors from around the
Read More[caption id="attachment_745" align="alignleft" width="150"] Anne Richards, Clinical Development Manager, Women’s Healthcare, Carestream[/caption] A recent article in the Wall Street Journal on 3-D mammography discussed the potential for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to enhance the detection of cancers. I was reminded of how important it is to
Read More[caption id="attachment_3356" align="alignleft" width="152"] Sherri Ford, RT(R)(M)(BD)[/caption] Editor's Note: Sherri Ford is a Mammography Technologist at Premier Imaging in High Point, NC. She has her A.A.S. degree in Radiological Technology and a B.S. in Health Administration. She has over 19 years experience in the mammography field
Read More[caption id="attachment_2670" align="alignleft" width="124"] Stamatia Destounis, MD, FACR, Elizabeth Wende Breast Care[/caption] Editor’s note: Doctors at the Elizabeth Wende Breast Care in Rochester NY recently presented a study in Vancouver on breast cancer risk factors in women under 40. Stamatia Destounis, MD, FACR, the study presenter
Read More[caption id="attachment_745" align="alignleft" width="184"] Anne Richards, Clinical Development Manager, Women’s Healthcare, Carestream[/caption] Q: Are you seeing more young radiologists going into mammography services? A: At mammography conferences and continuing education courses around the world, I’ve been seeing younger participants than in the past. In fact, I'd say
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