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-- Dense breast tissue and hormonal status can hinder other breast imaging techniques. PEM shows high sensitivity and is not limited by these factors.

--PEM, also known as high-resolution breast PET, has fewer false-positive results than breast MRI.

Disclosure: Dr. Schilling is a consultant for Johnson & Johnson and sits on the scientific advisory board of Naviscan PET Systems, Inc. Her co-authors are employees of Naviscan PET Systems, Inc.

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