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New Horizons in Breast Imaging: 3D Tomosynthesis Mammography

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Dr. Arlene Sussman

Conventional 2D mammography images the whole breast in one exposure. Two images of each breast at orthogonal angles to one another are then acquired in order to aid the physician in creating a mental 3D picture of the breast. This … Continue reading →

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Caught in the Crossfire: Mammography and Women’s Health

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Over the past several years, the rate at which articles describing, almost alternately, the benefits and risks of screening mammography, seems to have significantly increased. Some of the articles have shed more light on this valuable examination, better defining its … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Patients Inspire Me

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Dr. Arlene Sussman

I am so often reminded of the amazing capacity of the human spirit by my patients. They teach me daily how incredible the human drive is to adapt and to overcome adversity. This is never more acute than in the … Continue reading →

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The Marriage of Technology and Medical Knowledge

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Dr. Arlene Sussman

The program we have designed at vRad to deliver breast imaging services on a national scale represents a great marriage of technology and medical know how. The goal was to provide expert services to all women regardless of where they … Continue reading →

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