Breast MRI

Koning Health Celebrates Milestone of 150,000 Scans Worldwide

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NORCROSS, Ga., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koning Health , leader in advanced medical imaging technology, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey to revolutionize diagnostic imaging.

Key Points: 
  • NORCROSS, Ga., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koning Health , leader in advanced medical imaging technology, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey to revolutionize diagnostic imaging.
  • Since its inception, Koning has been at the forefront of medical imaging technology, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
  • The completion of 150,000 scans is not just a number; it represents countless lives impacted, diagnoses clarified, and treatments optimized.
  • Experts are taking note of the capabilities presented with Koning Vera Breast CT, including physicians like Dr. David Bodne.

Volpara to Showcase AI Software for Breast Centers at NCBC 2024, Including Lunit INSIGHT for Early Detection

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volpara Health Technologies Ltd. (ASX: VHT), a global leader in software for the early detection and prevention of cancer, will showcase its latest software advancements for breast centers at the 2024 National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) conference, March 15-19 in Las Vegas. Volpara will feature Lunit's INSIGHT™ AI-software for early cancer detection alongside the company's suite of solutions for assessing breast density, evaluating cancer risk, and mammography quality.

Key Points: 
  • LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volpara Health Technologies Ltd. (ASX: VHT), a global leader in software for the early detection and prevention of cancer, will showcase its latest software advancements for breast centers at the 2024 National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) conference, March 15-19 in Las Vegas.
  • Volpara will feature Lunit's INSIGHT™ AI-software for early cancer detection alongside the company's suite of solutions for assessing breast density, evaluating cancer risk, and mammography quality.
  • Members of Volpara's Hive, the exclusive digital community for Volpara Health customers, will also gather at NCBC to discuss the latest AI research for breast centers.
  • To see the latest software advancements for breast centers from Volpara visit Booth #303 at NCBC 2024.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Kansans

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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TOPEKA, Kan., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Linda Featherston (D-Overland Park) and Representative Laura Williams (R-Lenexa) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • In Kansas, more than 2,600 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 370 are expected to die of the disease in 2024 alone.
  • HB 2689 , introduced by Reps. Featherston and Williams, eliminates the patient out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging including MRIs, ultrasounds, and diagnostic mammograms.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Arizonans

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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PHEONIX, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Representative David Cook (R-Globe) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • House Bill 2411 , introduced by Rep. Cook, eliminates the patient out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging including MRIs, ultrasounds, and diagnostic mammograms.
  • It is critical that Arizona eliminates financial barriers that limit access to critical diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging service," said Rep. Cook.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Pennsylvanians

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Curry (D-Delaware County) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • In Pennsylvania, more than 12,830 people were diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 1870 died of the disease in 2023 alone.
  • House Bill 1944 , introduced by Representative Curry, eliminates the patient out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging including MRIs, ultrasounds, and diagnostic mammograms.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of New Hampshire Residents

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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CONCORD, N.H., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Catherine Rombeau (D-Bedford) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • In New Hampshire, nearly 1,400 people were diagnosed with breast cancer and 180 died of the disease in 2023 alone.
  • "We know that early detection of breast cancer saves lives, yet too many patients in New Hampshire are forced to put off diagnostic imaging due to cost concerns.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Vermonters

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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MONTPELIER, Vt., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Melanie Carpenter (D-Hyde Park) and Representative Laura Sibilia (I-Dover) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • The exorbitant out-of-pocket costs associated with essential breast imaging procedures ranging from hundreds-to-thousands of dollars, often force individuals into the difficult decision of skipping these tests or making significant financial sacrifices.
  • "Diagnostic breast imaging is an important tool in detecting cancer and should be available to all Vermonters who need it.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Floridians

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Marie Woodson (D-Pembroke Pines) and Senator Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023 alone, more than 22,670 individuals were diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 3,170 died of the disease in Florida.
  • "Many Floridians in need of diagnostic and supplemental breast exams for the early detection of breast cancer are subjected to out-of-pocket costs that are simply unaffordable," said Senator Berman.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Virginians

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Delegate Shelly Simonds (D-Newport News) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • In Virginia, 7,810 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and 1,150 died of the disease.
  • HB 230 , introduced by Delegate Simonds, eliminates the patient out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging including MRIs, ultrasounds and diagnostic mammograms.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

Bayer Announces Publication of Health Economic Model Evaluation at RSNA, Providing New Insights Into Cost Effectiveness and Capacity Needs of Supplemental Screening Modalities for Dense Breasts

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Bayer announced today the publication of a novel health economic model in the Journal of Medical Economics , funded by Bayer, analyzing cost effectiveness and infrastructural capacity of supplemental imaging modalities for women with dense breasts at average or intermediate risk of breast cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Bayer announced today the publication of a novel health economic model in the Journal of Medical Economics , funded by Bayer, analyzing cost effectiveness and infrastructural capacity of supplemental imaging modalities for women with dense breasts at average or intermediate risk of breast cancer.
  • Though U/S seemed more advantageous from a purely economic perspective, MRI and CEM offered the best clinical outcomes.
  • “The results of this study point to the clinical value and economic viability of contrast-enhanced modalities for supplemental breast cancer screening for women with dense breasts.
  • Sensitivity and specificity values for XM and DBT and supplemental screening modalities were taken from the literature.