Debra Monticciolo, MD, who has previously led both the Society of Breast Imaging and the American College of Radiology, discussed how different screening strategies may impact patient outcomes.
Comparison of a 2D digital mammogram and breast tomosynthesis 3D mammography showing ability to better evaluate details in areas of dense breast tissue, rather than seeing areas of dense breast tissue overlapping, which can mimic or hide a cancer. Photo from UCSF.
Experts in the field say the rising numbers of 3D mammography systems show it is becoming the new standard of care.
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. announced the news on July 31, with the decision applying to its TLX250-CDx investigational agent for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (brand name Zircaix).
Capitol Radiology has provided outpatient imaging services to UMMS for 20 years, but the institution is working to open a new facility just 50 yards from its outpatient center.
An example of contrast enhanced mammography at RSNA 2022. It shows the original mammograms to the left, and the contrast enhanced breast imaging on the right. The contrast helps enhance areas of high vascular activity, which is typical in cancer growths. Photo by Dave Fornell
Dana Smetherman, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist who specializes in breast imaging. She spoke to Health Imaging about some key issues that have her attention in 2024 and beyond.
Despite raging inflation and rising staff costs, the conversion factor is the lowest it’s been since 1993, Richard Heller, MD, MBA, wrote for MedPage Today.
