breast

Mammography, breast ultrasound and MRI results shape treatment decisions in almost every breast cancer case. Fittingly, this comes up during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but the pressure on breast imaging teams doesn’t ease once October ends. Breast radiology has one of the highest attrition rates of any imaging subspecialty, and regional tumour boards need consistent […]

Hospital Services Limited (HSL) has installed a Hologic Trident HD specimen radiography system at Mater Hospital, Belfast. The Trident HD provides high resolution imaging of breast biopsy and excision specimens directly within the procedure room, enabling rapid and accurate specimen assessment. This advanced technology supports clinical teams by streamlining workflow and helping to optimise patient […]

Siemens Healthineers has increased the capabilities of Mammomat B.brilliant mammography systems, advancing contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) and biopsy functionality. In addition to generating high resolution 3D breast images via wide angle tomosynthesis in five seconds, the system will now be equipped with an image reconstruction technique for contrast-enhanced examinations. By leveraging differences in contrast uptake between […]

Spire Parkway Hospital has opened a new mammography suite during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Solihull facility, attended by vice chair and non-executive director Sir David Sloman. Designed to provide a calm and comfortable environment for patients, the suite is equipped with the latest digital breast imaging technology to enhance diagnostic confidence for clinicians and […]

Symposium Mammographicum will be hosting its next biennial conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on July 7-9, 2027. The organising committee chaired by Dr Nisha Sharma met before Christmas and considered feedback from the last event in Bournemouth and the theme of empowerment: Together We Can Make A Difference was developed. The 2027 symposium […]

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 […]