… Overall, this is an excellent book, easy to read, and complete but concise.” (Dana Smetherman, Doody’s Review Service, February, 2012) I would expand the intended audience to include mammography technologists, particularly those in supervisory positions and those tasked with quality assurance. … The intended audience is radiologists in practice and radiology residents, as well as clinicians including gynecologists, oncologists, and breast surgeons. “This is a brief but comprehensive overview of how the use of digital technique impacts the performance and interpretation of mammographic images. … The authors, all well known in their field of research and daily work, have produced a book which will be of help to all those who are using or will be using DM in the future, to provide the best diagnostic results in the endless fight against breast cancer.” (Giampiero Beluffi, La Radiologia Medica, Vol. “The aim of this 209 page/13 chapter book is to introduce all the technical details, opportunities and problems related to the use of digital mammography (DM) to the reader. ” (David Green, RAD Magazine, March, 2011) … it would be a useful addition to your breast unit’s reference library …. … for those techies out there who just feel more comfortable understanding the technology ‘under the bonnet’ or as a source of reference, this book is brilliant. “The NHS Breast Screening Programme is currently undergoing conversion from analogue films to digital, the timing of this book is particularly apposite for UK readers. This book will be of great interest both to clinicians who already use or are transitioning to digital mammography and to basic scientists working in the field. All of the chapters are written by internationally recognized experts and contain numerous high-quality illustrations. Advanced imaging techniques and future developments such as contrast mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis are also covered in detail. By including authors from both North America and Europe, the book is able to outline variations in the use, acceptance, and quality assurance of digital mammography between the different countries and screening programs. Specific advantages and disadvantages of digital mammography in comparison to screen-film mammography are thoroughly discussed. For specific information on what products are available for sale in a particular country, please contact your local Hologic representative.This state-of-the-art reference book provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of digital mammography, including detector technology, image processing, computer-aided diagnosis, soft-copy reading, digital workflow, and PACS. Because Hologic materials are distributed through websites, eBroadcasts and tradeshows, it is not always possible to control where such materials appear. and other markets and is not intended as a product solicitation or promotion where such activities are prohibited. This information is intended for medical professionals in the U.S. Hologic, 3D, 3D Mammography, 3Dimensions, Affirm, C-View, Dimensions, I-View, Intelligent 2D, MammoPad, SecurView, Selenia, SmartCurve, Quantra, The Science of Sure and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Hologic, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. The Genius™ exam is only available on the Hologic ® 3D Mammography™ system. Genius™ exam) is acquired on the Hologic ® 3D Mammography™ system and consists of a 2D and 3D™ image set, where the 2D image can be either an acquired 2D image or a 2D image generated from the 3D™ image set. THIS SITE IS MEANT FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ONLY, PRODUCTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL MARKETS.