Everything you need to know about breast density, from the experts
As a new federal regulation that requires mammography centers to tell their patients how dense their breasts are takes effect, experts explain what breast density is and why it is important.
3D vs. 2D Mammograms: What’s the Difference?
If you’re headed for a mammogram, these are some of the key things to know about 3D versus 2D, why 3D mammography is becoming more widely available, and what to ask your provider to make sure your breast cancer screening is as effective as possible.
CT scan is most effective to assess people with chest pain, research finds
Previous studies have found less than 40% of patients with stable chest pain undergoing invasive coronary angiography are found to have obstructive coronary artery disease. Recent randomized clinical trials have demonstrated a benefit to using computed tomography angiography (CTA) first in evaluation of these patients.
Breakthrough X-ray technology goes from concept to medical standard
Detecting a deadly tumor as early as possible is vital to stopping its spread. However, creating the solution doesn't necessarily solve the problem—it needs to be widely adopted by medical professionals. That's why standards like the new IEC 62220-2-1: 2023 Medical electrical equipment—Characteristics of digital X-ray imaging devices are so important.
Study Evaluates Factors Affecting Patient Adherence to Lung-RADS Screening Intervals
Patients with second screening that shows unchanged or downgraded category less likely to return for future screenings