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What a (science) night! For the first time ever, the University Hospital Erlangen opened their doors to present their breast CT to a broader, non-medical audience during the “Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften”. It was a huge success.

In a series of 30 minutes guided tours, senior radiologist and head of diagnostic and interventional breast diagnostics Prof. Evelyn Wenkel and radiologist Dr. Matthias Wetzl took the groups on an insightful journey through today’s challenges and possibilities of breast cancer diagnostics.

After a brief introduction to breast CT, visitors could try the lying position that patients take during an examination for themselves. The interactive experience was followed by a demonstration of selected clinical cases that showed where and how breast CT is used to help with breast cancer diagnostics.

“’Maybe benign’ doesn’t help the woman,” Dr. Wetzl pointed out. What patients need is a diagnosis that’s as reliable possible, as quick as possible. The high-resolution 3D images are also used to determine the size of a tumour – relevant to make an informed decision whether full breast removal is necessary or if the route for breast-conserving surgical treatment can be taken.

Thank you very much to Prof. Wenkel and Dr. Wetzl for this informative insight behind the scenes, and to all visitors for their interest. We genuinely value such positive feedback.

Thinking women! Join us in Wiesbaden and discover the next generation of breast imaging – uniting leading-edge photon counting technology with a truly patient-centred approach. This year’s RÖKO programme is set out to be more diverse, sustainable and forward-looking than ever, with more than two hours of evidence-packed breast CT sessions on Friday, 27th May.

Chaired by Prof. Evelyn Wenkel (Erlangen) and Prof. Christiane Kuhl (Aachen), experienced breast CT users will be discussing the potential of breast CT from different angles, including: Dynamic contrast-enhanced breast CT of DCIS; Quantification of contrast-enhancement of breast cancer in breast CT: immunohistochemical subtypes and grading; Contrast-enhanced breast CT as an alternative to CESM and MRI?; and a look abroad to Switzerland: Breast CT in a screening setting (Prof. Andreas Boss, Zurich).

Visit the conference website for a detailed agenda:

• Mammadiagnostik – Brust-CT und andere neue Methoden I
• Mammadiagnostik – Brust-CT und andere neue Methoden II
• Or download a quick overview (PDF) of all breast CT presentations

We are looking forward to an inspiring exchange. Contact us to get in touch.

AB-CT @ 103. Deutscher Röntgenkongress (RÖKO) |  North Hall, booth #38
Wednesday, 25.05.2022 – Friday, 27.05.2022
RheinMain CongressCenter (RMCC), Wiesbaden, Germany

Organised by Prof. Hilde Bosmans and Prof. Chantal Van Ongeval (KU Leuven), the bi-annual International Workshop on Breast Imaging (IWBI) brings together world renowned experts to inspire clinically relevant research and development in breast imaging, driven by the ultimate aim of improving patient care.

We are proud to be Silver Sponsor and look forward to a lively and thought-provoking exchange. Visit the AB-CT booth to see how nu:view breast CT transforms radiological imaging practices and helps enhance the patient experience.

Scientific Programme – Tue, 24 May 2022, 17:20 – 17:35h
Practical experience and lessons learned with breast CT
Dr. Karsten Ridder, MVZ Prof. Dr. Uhlenbrock und Partner, Dortmund

… followed by the Panel Discussion: Which breast imaging challenges require new technology or AI solutions?
And, in particular, what is the added value of breast CT exams?

More information and registration:
16th International Workshop on Breast Imaging (IWBI), Leuven
Sunday, 22.05.2022 – Wednesday, 25.05.2022

In this recently published study, the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) confirmed a high contrast between breast cancer and the surrounding glandular tissue.

Therefore nu:view breast CT is considered “a promising technique for cancer detection and staging depicting both ST lesions and microcalcifications, which is a substantial advantage over breast MRI.”

Get all the details at Investigative Radiology (payment required).

The University Hospital Zurich (USZ) evaluated in a study the potential of machine learning algorithm to accurately classify parenchymal density in spiral breast CT, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the form of a deep convolutional neural network (dCNN).

The results are groundbreaking: AI in form of deep learning can be used to grade breast density accurately and reliably in a Breast CT examination, allowing for standardized decision-making, improving the workflow, and increasing its clinical applicability.

Read the full article: Diagnostics 2022, 12(1), 181

As THE largest healthcare trade in the MENA region (Middle East, North Afrika), Arab Health sets a platform for the world´s leading experts in the field of medical technology. We are happy to exhibit at Arab Health together with our partner Examion.

Meet us at our Booth #Z3.A54 or get in touch to schedule your appointment in advance. We are looking forward to discussing next generation breast imaging made possible today.

Patients confirm a significant decrease in pain and discomfort compared to mammography – especially in pre-menopausal women. Survey data amongst radiologists and radiology technicians also shows high anatomical breast coverage and a user-friendly clinical workflow.

Read the latest study results from the University Hospital Erlangen in cooperation with the University Hospital RWTH Aachen about the “Potential of spiral breast computed tomography to increase patient comfort compared to DM”, in European Journal of Radiology, Volume 145, December 2021 (prospective study with 79 patients)

Although you will need access permission to read the full version, the abstract sums up very well the key results.

Photon-counting CT is currently making big headlines. But did you know AB-CT has been pioneering photon-counting CT in clinical practice since 2018?

Time to check out the archives…

• Dedicated Breast Computed Tomography With a Photon-Counting Detector: Initial Results of Clinical In Vivo Imaging (University Hospital Zurich, 2019)
• Spiral Breast CT: an innovative technology for high resolution real 3D breast imaging without compression (Diagnostic Imaging Europe, 2020 (PDF))

… and get familiar with the latest scientific evidence from nu:view breast CT in clinical routine:

• Breast volume helps determine radiation dose for spiral breast CT
  (RSNA 2021 Scientific Presentation, Sojin Shim | Tue, 30 Nov, 9:30h – room: S405 (SSPH09-1))
• First Experiences With Dedicated Photon-counting CT Of The Breast For Detection Of Microcalcifications
  (RSNA 2021 Scientific Poster Presentation, Lisa Huck | Tue, 30 Nov, 12:15h – Learning Center BR (BR03-A8))
• First Results Of Dynamic Contrast-enhanced (DCE) Photon-counting Breast CT (PC-BCT) Imaging Of DCIS
  (RSNA 2021 Scientific Poster Presentation, Caroline Wilpert | Wed, 1 Dec, 12:15h – Learning Center BR (BR04-A4))
• Potential of spiral breast computed tomography to increase patient comfort compared to DM
  (European Journal of Radiology, Wetzl M. et al, Nov 2021)

Or learn more about nu:view’s cutting-edge breast imaging technology in this video:

• nu:view breast CT: technology FAQ (Youtube, 7 min.)

Last week, nu:view customer and radiology practice MVZ Prof. Dr. Uhlenbrock und Partner received the prestigeous GERMAN MEDICAL AWARD 2021 (category: Imaging) for bringing value-added innovations into practice, including their early-adopter role with breast CT.

“I am proud and honoured to receive this distinction. It underlines our philosophy to bring innovative and progressive solutions into clinical routine for the benefit of our patients”, says laureate Dr. Karsten Ridder. The high-resolution 3D images, low x-ray dose and high patient comfort without breast compression of nu:view breast CT provide an excellent addition to the diagnostic toolset and offer new ways for interdisciplinary collaboration for breast cancer patients: “A genuinely fantastic modality.”

• Thank-you speech of laureate Dr. Karsten Ridder (excerpt. 2 min., German language)
• MVZ Uhlenbrock mit GERMAN MEDICAL AWARD 2021 ausgezeichnet (press release, German language)

EUSOBI 2021 Congress will be ONLINE in the Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Oct 4th – 28th), and we are pleased to invite you to a very special session. Join us for an in-depth introduction to nu:view breast CT that’s jam-packed with practical knowledge. Both EUSOBI members and non-members welcome!

Understand the concept and relevance of breast CT and get a basic insight into the technology behind. See how a patient-centric examination is performed without the need for breast compression and become familiar with typical (and some rather unusual!) cases for breast CT.  Learn where breast CT could be used on the clinical pathway to help improve the provision of women’s healthcare.

Thinking women! – Compression-free 3D imaging with Breast CT (invitation flyer – PDF)
Date: Wednesday, 06.10.2021, 18h – 19h
Presenter: Dr. Magda Marcon, Zurich

Visit the EUSOBI website for more information about EUSOBI Congress 2021 & registration

“Another new modality. We’ve only been introduced to tomosynthesis a few years ago. MRI hasn’t fully been established yet either. Is this really necessary?” With this provocative question, Prof. Dr. Evelyn Wenkel, senior radiologist at the Institute of Radioloy of the University Hospital Erlangen opened her presentation during the 25th International Training Course “Moderne Mammadiagnostik und -therapie” – and was referring to breast CT.

Learn what experiences the radiologists at the University Hospital Erlangen have gained with nu:view so far, and why breast CT might actually become a real alternative to the conventional breast imaging modalities.

Full press release for download (PDF, German language):
Mammadiagnostik: Ist das Brust-CT eine Alternative?

Another great breast CT story!

After a year of using nu:view in his practice, radiologist Dr. Karsten Ridder sums up his experience and the patient feedback in an interview with York Hämisch, Director of Sales for Medical and Research at Direct Conversion.

The current issue of Germany’s largest healthcare magazine (18 mio monthly readers) takes a look at the current standard breast imaging solutions – mammography, tomosynthesis, ultrasound and MRI – and breast CT!

We are excited that the potential of this compression-free modality is now being introduced to the broader public!

Contact us to learn more.