A Portion of the Proceeds - Where it Goes, Who it Helps
Each October, there is no shortage of exposure about the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness. The initiative builds each year gaining more and more exposure.
Coping Financially with Breast Cancer
While fighting for their lives, many women in active treatment for breast cancer lose their livelihoods - experiencing a loss of income that often leads to catastrophic financial losses and the need...
MQSA EQUIP: Where Breast Imaging Facilities Are Showing Deficiencies in First Six Months
Nearly half of all breast imaging facilities undergoing their annual MQSA inspections were found to have at least one or more deficiencies related to the Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection...
Significant Reduction in Self-Reported Anxiety in Breast Biopsy Procedures with Elequil Aromatabs
Breast Biopsies can be very stressful for patients. Although it is a minor procedure, it is a major event to the patient. Many patients are mothers or grandmothers and worry about their family’s fate...
Synthetic 2D Mammograms in the DBT Era
When the FDA approved the first digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) unit (Hologic-Selenia Dimensions) in February 2011, it was mandated that a two-dimensional (2D) mammogram was acquired along with...
Are Your Corrective Actions Ready for EQUIP Regulations?
MQSA’s Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection Program (EQUIP) initiative prepares breast imaging facilities to address image quality on a continual basis and hold the lead interpreting physician...
The Making of A Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence
On June 28, 2017 the email from Dr. Sai Varanasi read. "Good Morning Ayn, Just wanted to share the good news. The center has been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence by the ...
Are You Prepared for MQSA's new EQUIP Inspection Criteria?
The Mammography Quality Standards Act has increased the overall effectiveness of mammography since 1992 by providing standardized criteria for accreditation and certification of breast imaging...
Overcoming Challenges with Wire Movement in Breast Localization Procedures
Two recent events reminded us that despite the advances of technology, old challenges remain current challenges in breast health, particularly when it comes to localizing breast lesions for surgical...
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