Digital mammography captures the x-ray images on a digital detection rather than on x-ray film, as with conventional mammography. In January 2000, the FDA approved a digital mammography system that may offer potential advantages over the use of standard x-ray film. Studies comparing digital and conventional mammography are ongoing.

Both digital and conventional mammography use x-ray radiation to produce an image of the breast; however, conventional mammography stores the image directly on film, whereas digital mammography takes an electronic image of the breast and stores it directly in a computer. This allows the recorded data to be enhanced, magnified, or manipulated for further evaluation. See similar questions...

A digital mammogram takes less time to perform and typically involves a lower radiation dose to the patient. It also give us the ability to optimize the image, very similar to the way you optimize a digital photograph. Images are stored electronically so the is less chance of images being lost. In addition, images can be interpreted remotely, so second opinion interpretations may become easier. See similar questions...

Recent studies indicate a higher cancer detection rate of digital mammography in certain patients, including those with dense breasts, those under 50 years old, and those who are pre- or peri-menopausal. See similar questions...

Digital mammography is similar to standard mammography in that x-rays are used to produce detailed images of the breast. The difference is that Digital Mammography is equipped with a digital receptor and generates computerized images immediately instead of a film cassette that needs to be developed into a film. A similar comparison is a standard camera to a digital camera. We are the first and only site in Connecticut to offer Digital Mammography with Computer Aided Detection(CAD). See similar questions...

One of the most recent advances in x-ray mammography is digital mammography. Digital (computerized) mammography is similar to standard mammography in that x-rays are used to produce detailed images of the breast. Digital mammography uses essentially the same mammography system as conventional mammography, but the system is equipped with a digital receptor and a computer instead of a film cassette. See similar questions...

Will you be able to compare past analog mammograms to digital mammograms? Your analog mammogram produced only an analog hard copy film that was read by a Radiologist. With a Digital mammogram, your image can be read and stored electronically in digital format, and may also converted from a digital image to film for reading and storage. In either case, the images can be compared from exam to exam and from digital to analog. See similar questions...

Conventional mammography requires x-ray film and phosphorescent intensifying screens (light) to make a diagnosis. Digital mammography is an electronic transfer of data. Albany Med utilizes the most recent Digital Mammography - Second Generation. This does not require light, but a direct transfer of information, which makes the images clearer. In particular, the area around the skin tissue within the breast, allowing the radiologist to visualize very dense breasts tissue. See similar questions...

Yes. When you order your MAMMOVIEWER, we will customize the film belt to your individual specifications. See similar questions...

Analog mammography uses x-ray to record images on film using an x-ray cassette. Films are then "developed" and produced and put on a light box and read by the Radiologist. With Digital mammography the x-rays produce a digital image on a screen while the patient is still in position. The technologist has the ability to review these in "real time" to determine image quality. See similar questions...

Yes. Our photo guides are adept in both modes and will work with you in either format. Extra batteries and film are recommended. See similar questions...

Promising new technologies are always evolving, in hopes to provide the medical industry with additional support in the fight against breast cancer. Our CTLM? system is designed to provide the industry with a powerful adjunctive tool to aid the detection of breast cancer. With additional development and clinical studies the CTLM? may in the future be presented as an alternative method to mammography. See similar questions...

The primary differences between naturopathic and conventional medicine are the philosophical approach and the therapies used. Naturopathic physicians (NDs) treat patients as individuals by addressing the environmental, lifestyle, attitudinal, and emotional aspects of health. This allows naturopathic physicians to find and treat the cause of the disease using natural, non-invasive therapies. See similar questions...

Nordic Days in Croatia is a unique concept. The main problem with conventional fairs is that a lot of it depends on luck - whether you meet the right person at the right moment during your exhibition. With Nordic Days in Croatia, luck does not enter into it. We have created a custom-made algorithm program which allows you as a participant to view profiles of all companies signed-up, choose those ones you would like to meet and book meetings with them in advance. See similar questions...

WebFone works very similar to a conventional phone. The difference is that WebFone uses a USB port to connect to a computer and Internet to send and receive calls. See similar questions...

It's like a conventional phone that also lets you simultaneously use an IP phone line. It has a full range of telephone features. See similar questions...

Mammography (mammogram) is an x-ray exam of the breast. Most mammography is done as a baseline or screening exam. This exam is useful in diagnosis of breast disease and in detection of cancer. Most breast disease is not malignant or cancerous. If cancer is present, finding it early improves your chances of being treated successfully. If you, or your doctor have felt a breast lump, mammography may aid in detecting other lumps or a lump in the other breast which cannot be felt yet. See similar questions...