Emerging Technologies in Breast Imaging and Mammography

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • 1. Scope and Segmentation
  • 2. Methodology
• Introduction to Breast Imaging and Mammography
  • 1. Breast Cancer--Overview
  • 2. Breast Imaging--A Snapshot

2. TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND ADOPTION FACTORS

• Breast Imaging and Mammography--Overview
  • 1. Technology Viewpoint
  • 2. Industry Initiatives--Mammography and Breast Imaging
• Drivers and Challenges
  • 1. Technology Drivers
  • 2. Industry Challenges
• Strategic Analysis and Recommendations
  • 1. Competitive Landscape and Technology Attractiveness of Mammography
  • 2. Technology Roadmap and Analysis for Breast Imaging
  • 3. Future Trends and Analyst Insights

3. INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY AND EMERGING APPLICATIONS

• Noteworthy Innovations--North America
  • 1. New Low-Cost and Compact CR Device
  • 2. Digital Mammography with Optimized Workflow--Siemens Medical Systems
  • 3. Computer-Assisted Detection for Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis
  • 4. Making Biopsies a Thing of the Past with eSie Touch
  • 5. Enabling Scintimammography--New Gamma Camera
  • 6. MRI Prior to Surgery Leads to Better-Adapted Treatment for Breast Cancer
  • 7. Stereo Mammography and Reduction in Patient recalls
  • 8. Versatile Digital Mammography Solution
  • 9. Over-the-Counter Anesthetic Gel Eases Mammography Discomfort
  • 10. Molecular Breast Imaging Scores over Mammography--A New Study
  • 11. Breast MRI versus Molecular Breast Imaging
  • 12. Breast Imaging with Cardiolite
  • 13. Studying Electrical Properties to Spot Cancers
• Noteworthy Innovations--Europe and Asia
  • 1. Advanced Breast Imaging with Full Field Digital Mammography
  • 2. Reducing Radiation Dose with Improved Mammography System
  • 3. Exploiting Elastography for Breast Imaging--Hitachi Medical Systems

4. PATENTS AND DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

• Patents
  • 1. Industry Patents
  • 2. Academic Patents
• Key Industry Participants and Glossary
  • 1. Corporate and Academic Contacts
  • 2. Glossary

5. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • 1. Total Healthcare Expenditure (Billion USD) (2002 to 2012)
  • 2. Mortality due to Breast Cancer--World (2002 to 2012)
  • 3. Incidence of Breast Cancer (2002 to 2012)
  • 4. Healthcare Expenditure as Percentage of GDP (2002 to 2012)
  • 5. Percentage of Total Population over 65 Years (2002 to 2012)
  • 6. Female Population - Over 65 Years (Million) (2002 to 2012)