Digitized mammograms are actually interpreted more accurately by radiologists once they have been "compressed." Though compression strips away much of the original data, it still leaves intact those ...

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the first 2D digital mammography system that allows patients to increase or decrease the amount of compression applied to their own breast before ...

WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Healthcare announced today FDA 510(k) clearance of an industry-first, patient-assisted mammography device that literally puts women in control of their mammograms.

CHICAGO — A new device for mechanical compression reduces pain and normalizes pressure on the breast during mammography. The improved paddle, with a transparent foil that is borrowed from touch screen ...

A 3D mammogram uses X-rays to create an image of the breast tissue. The procedure is similar to that of a conventional mammogram, but it provides a clearer picture of the breast tissue. A 3D mammogram ...

The most uncomfortable part of a mammogram occurs when the breast is compressed between two plates on the machine. Creating this force, which flattens and separates the breast tissue, allows the ...

VIENNA, Austria — A fully automated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system accurately measures breast density without the need for compression or the use of radiation, new research shows. "Breast ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - When it comes to the information in a mammogram, Purdue scientists say less is more - and their findings could bring medical care to many far-flung communities. A team of ...