Executive Summary Breast cancer treatments accelerate bone loss - Estrogen‑lowering therapies like chemotherapy, aromatase inhibitors and (in some cases) tamoxifen significantly increase osteoporosis risk Imaging is essential for early detection - DEXA remains the gold standard for monitoring bone density, with QCT...
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At this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in Chicago, the energy was undeniable as thousands of radiologists, technologists and other medical professionals came together to explore the latest innovations shaping the imaging field. One theme kept coming up again and again: artificial intelligence...
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Idaho ranks among the bottom of states with the lowest percentage of breast cancer screenings. It’s a statistic Clearwater Valley Health, a critical access hospital located in Orofino, Idaho, is determined to change. Read on to find out how this finalist for the Cassling Imaging for Impact Award is changing lives across a...
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Based in central Iowa, GRACE Breast Imaging and Medical Spa is the only woman-owned and operated breast imaging facility in the state. When designing their practice, Dr. Rachel Preisser, MD and Dr. Andrea Lamphiear, MD, reflected on their own personal experiences to create a safe and serene space for women in underserved...
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May marks Women’s Health Month. It’s a time to raise awareness around the importance of prioritizing women’s wellbeing and celebrating how far we’ve come toward addressing breast cancer and so much more. Historically, women’s health has been underserved, under-researched, and underfunded. Yet today’s healthcare innovators...
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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Currently, it accounts for nearly 30% of all new female cancers each year. For 2023, the American Cancer Society estimated that 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer would be diagnosed and about 43,700 women would die from breast cancer....
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For many women, undergoing any procedure can leave fear and uncertainty. Especially when it comes to a procedure that your patients may not know much about it. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) certainly fits the bill. UFE is a minimally invasive surgery that targets fibroids in the uterus, but it still has relatively low...
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Women are currently the fastest-growing population of veterans. In 2018, women made up 9 percent of United States veterans, and by 2040, it's expected that 17 percent of veterans will be women. According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health, breast cancer rates could actually be higher in the military...
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Every October, we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Just two years ago, right now, you were probably rolling out your women’s health wellness fairs and promoting your mammography services online and in local papers and magazines. So much has changed since then. While we were once gaining great strides in our breast...
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With the addition of a 3D Digital Breast Tomosynthesis system, you’re able to bill for an additional CPT code in addition to the base mammogram procedure. That means you could be earning more revenue on every single exam. With this ROI calculator, determine how much revenue you could earn by upgrading to 3D Breast...
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The following has been reposted with permission from DocPanel. It is estimated that as of June, 10 million mammograms have been deferred due to COVID-19 related restrictions. With a slow lift of lockdowns, this number is expected to grow even higher. As the shift to normalcy begins, practices that offer mammography are...
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You know breast cancer screenings are important. The general public knows breast cancer screenings are important. Your own patients know breast cancer screenings are important. So why don’t you have more patients coming in for their regularly scheduled preventive mammograms?
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Clinical solutions for women’s health are more varied than they’ve ever been. Recommendations for breast screenings still emphasize the importance of an annual or a biannual mammogram, yet patients who put off the procedure or only come in for regular screenings probably don’t realize the wide array of technologies and...
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Every year, we hold our Investing in You (IIU) educational seminar in Omaha, Nebraska, hosting imaging professionals from across the Midwest. For those unfamiliar, this in-person event is an extension of the Investing in You continuing education program that runs throughout the year. Our monthly and on-demand webinars...
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The newest and most innovative women's health products from Siemens Healthineers are coming to the Midwest! The 18-wheel Siemens Mobile mammography truck is bringing the new systems, and you're invited to get an intimate glimpse.
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