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Women's Health

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. In 2007, 1.3 million cases were diagnosed and 465,000 women died worldwide(*2). The National Cancer Institute estimates that a woman has a 1-in-8 chance of developing breast cancer during her lifetime. The American Cancer Society's new screening guidelines will impact up to 1.4 million high-risk women by recommending they receive annual MRI screenings. A high percentage of these women will benefit from breast MRI.

At the RSNA 2008, Siemens will introduce new dedicated breast coils for all customer needs. On 1.5 Tesla Tim systems and 3 Tesla Tim systems, the modular and versatile concept of the BI (Biopsy and Imaging) and AI (Advanced Imaging) coils makes it possible to customize them: one frame comes with different inserts for imaging and biopsy. The coil inserts are manufactured by Noras and Rapid, respectively. The AI breast coil will be available with 16 RF channels for high acceleration factors and advanced imaging.

The second new breast coil for imaging and biopsy on 1.5 Tesla Tim systems is the Sentinelle Vanguard for Siemens. The coil is designed with variable coil geometry (VCG) that allows the coil to accommodate a wide range of patient sizes, increases patient comfort, and increases signal-to-noise ratio, ultimately delivering excellent image quality with 8 RF channels.

In addition, Siemens will introduce the first quantitative MR breast spectroscopy in the industry. syngo GRACE @ 3T monitors choline, acting as a biomarker, and provides valuable information on the biochemical composition of breast lesions. By checking relative choline concentration during the
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