breast

In October, the team at monitor and display company EIZO Limited held a Pink Ribbon Day, raising funds to combat breast cancer. Staff at the Ascot office embraced the day by wearing pink, organising fund-raising activities and sharing information on early cancer detection. The event aligns with the company’s role in providing medical imaging solutions […]

The mobile breast screening programme run by NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is being supported by mobile data transfer company DEOS Consulting. This initiative sees hundreds of women screened weekly using two mobile vehicles, one of which is a double-ended unit, supplied by Lynton Vehicles. DEOS is providing the essential digital image transfer technology, […]

Following an £800,000 investment, Spire Little Aston Hospital in Sutton Coldfield has a new mammography suite featuring a mammography machine and Brevera breast biopsy system. Designed as a dual-purpose facility, this flexible set-up allows the hospital to maximise use of clinical space, reduce procedure time and improve overall patient experience. The mammography machine has a […]

Rising demands, lagging displaysAs diagnostic imaging technology advances, acquisition machines are delivering increasingly high-resolution images. Yet, many medical monitors have not kept pace—particularly in breast imaging, where clarity is paramount. Radiologists often find themselves zooming and panning through images in steps, slowing down workflows and increasing fatigue. Coronis OneLook: full-resolution in a single glanceBarco’s Coronis […]

Misconceptions about mammograms can create anxiety or hesitation, stopping women from attending their examinations. St John and St Elizabeth Hospital, London, wants to encourage more women to feel confident and informed ahead of their breast screening, reassuring them that it is quick, safe and usually only mildly uncomfortable. According to the charity Age UK, every […]

Breast imaging demands high quality monitors as well as robust IT infrastructure to ensure diagnostic accuracy and instant access to an often large volume of prior studies, says Barco. While the acquisition of radiological images is bound to the location of the equipment due to its size, the resulting digital images make it possible for […]

Research from Nuffield Health reveals that many women are reluctant to have breast screenings due to anxiety and fear of discomfort. More than a third of women surveyed would be reluctant even if they found a lump or abnormality, while one in 10 said they had found a lump or abnormality and did not seek […]

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has transformed its breast imaging services with the UK’s first Mammomat B.brilliant mammography system from Siemens Healthineers. This addition is said to bring the latest technology including the widest tomosynthesis angle with the fastest scan time on the market of less than five seconds. Following its accreditation by the […]