Abbreviated breast MRI protocols not as cost-effective as promised, new study shows

Hannah Murphy | | Radiology Business | Breast MRI
Example of various breast MRI protocol sequences that offer different types of soft tissue enhancement. Imaging performed on a Siemens Magnetom system. Breast MRI can help see through dense breast tissue to better detect cancers. #densebreasts #Breastdensity #BreastMRI
Example of various breast MRI protocol sequences that offer different types of soft tissue enhancement. Breast MRI can help see through dense breast tissue to better detect cancers. Imaging performed on a Siemens Magnetom system.

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Hannah Murphy
Hannah Murphy, Editor

In addition to her background in journalism, Hannah also has patient-facing experience in clinical settings, having spent more than 12 years working as a registered rad tech. She began covering the medical imaging industry for Innovate Healthcare in 2021.

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