Innovators in Breast Ultrasound Screening Webcast Focuses on New Approaches to Breast Cancer Screening

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferson Radiology, the largest radiology private practice group in Connecticut, and U-Systems, the leader in automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) technology, today announced the launch of the “Innovators in Breast Ultrasound Screening” webcast, focusing on new approaches to breast cancer screening.

“We are proud to work with Jefferson Radiology, which has already demonstrated pioneering leadership in breast ultrasound screening, to develop critical educational content featuring world renowned breast imaging experts.”

The first module in a series of educational tools for breast imagers, radiologists, and referring physicians, the webcast highlights how leading innovators in breast imaging are applying new 3D technology aimed at improving patient outcomes, expanding their clinical practice, and meeting new legislative requirements.

Available at www.BreastUltrasoundScreening.com, the webcast was recorded during a recent live course in Hartford, Connecticut. Educational content features guidance on identifying the type of women who would benefit from adjunctive breast screening and why; and detailed analysis of the clinical data supporting the use of automated 3D ultrasound for women with dense breast tissue.

“The 'Innovators in Breast Ultrasound Screening' webcast is designed to help provide a foundation for implementation of an adjunctive screening service into routine clinical practice,” said Ron Ho, president and CEO, U-Systems. “We are proud to work with Jefferson Radiology, which has already demonstrated pioneering leadership in breast ultrasound screening, to develop critical educational content featuring world renowned breast imaging experts.”

The “Innovators in Breast Ultrasound Screening” webcast faculty includes:

László Tabár, MD, one of the world’s eminent leaders in the field of breast imaging, Dr. Tabár is the Medical Director for the Mammography Department at Central Hospital, Falun, Sweden. During the past 27 years, Dr. Tabár has read more than 1 million mammograms. Dr. Tabár shares his experience on imaging women with dense breasts using a multi-modality approach to breast cancer screening.

Marc Inciardi, MD, is a leader in the Kansas City area in breast imaging and minimally invasive biopsy techniques. His clinical practice is focused on Breast Cancer, Mammography, MRI/Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound, and Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Inciardi shares his experience with automated breast ultrasound.

Jinnah Phillips, MD, is the Director of Breast Imaging for a pioneering, high-volume breast ultrasound screening program at Jefferson Radiology in Farmington, CT. Dr. Phillips explains how automated 3D breast ultrasound benefits both patients and providers in real-world clinical practice.

About Jefferson Radiology

Jefferson Radiology offers the full spectrum of diagnostic imaging and interventional services. Jefferson offers ten outpatient office locations and also provides comprehensive radiology services to a number of hospital partners. Jefferson Radiology’s fellowship and subspecialty trained physicians and highly skilled staff are committed to providing exceptional patient care and responsive service. Jefferson also has two Women’s Imaging Centers that are dedicated to meeting the unique imaging needs of our female patients. Here women have access to a place created specifically for them where they can receive highly specialized care. Jefferson Radiology is one of the few radiology private practices in Connecticut to receive Joint Commission accreditation. For more information, please visit: https://www.jeffersonradiology.com/Home.aspx

About U-Systems

U-Systems is the leader in developing automated breast ultrasound systems and the sponsor of the SOMO•INSIGHT multi-center study that will enroll up to 20,000 women at clinical study sites in the U.S. to determine the sensitivity of mammography and somo•v Automated Breast Ultrasound Systems (ABUS) together, compared to mammography alone for women with greater than fifty percent dense breast tissue. The U-Systems somo•v ABUS is currently cleared under 510(k), indicated for use as an adjunct to mammography for B-mode ultrasonic imaging of a patient’s breast when used with an automatic scanning linear array transducer. The device is not intended to be used as a replacement for screening mammography. For more information, please visit: http://www.u-systems.com.