mammography

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, […]

Radiology is under pressure: rising imaging volumes, workforce shortages and increasing complexity in breast cancer care are forcing providers to rethink how work gets done. To address this challenge, Affidea, in collaboration with Biotronics3D and b-rayZ have joined forces to deliver an integrated mammography AI solution inside a PACS/RIS environment with the scope of streamlining […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

MIS Healthcare, a UK-based distributor of advanced medical imaging solutions, will be highlighting the latest breast imaging solutions from its partners, including ultrasound, low dose 3D mammography, specimen x-ray systems and RIS/PACS with sophisticated NBSS-approved workstations. Designed to streamline clinical workflows and enhance diagnostic accuracy, Samsung’s ultrasound systems include advanced features such as Live BreastAssist, […]

This year Hologic will showcase new technologies for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. These include AI-powered solutions such as Genius AI Detection (GAID), with enhanced detection and decision-making capabilities, and 3DQuorum, which leverages Genius AI technology to streamline 3D mammography workflows by producing 6mm SmartSlices, and is said to reduce reading time […]