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Microwave mammography
A new microwave imaging system might eliminate the discomfort that can accompany conventional X-ray mammography.
References:
Joines, W.T., and G. Ybarra. 1999. Microwave imaging of mammary tumors. Bioelectromagnetic Society's Therapeutic Benefits of Electromagnetic Fields Workshop. February. Washington, D.C.
Further Readings:
1995. Computer double-checks mammograms. Science News 147(May 20):319.
Fackelmann, K.A. 1997. Update on the mammogram debate. Science News 151(April 19):240.
______. 1993. Weighing risks, benefits of mammography. Science News 144(Oct. 23):262.
Strauss, E. 1997. Snapshot series may replace breast biopsy. Science News 152(July 5):5.
Wu, C. 1996. Low-dose X rays can sharpen fine details. Science News 150(Nov. 30):341.
Sources:
William T. Joines
Duke University
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electromagnetic Wave & Material Interactions
Box 90291
Durham, NC 27708-0291
From Science News, Vol. 155, No. 9, February 27, 1999, p. 140. Copyright © 1999, Science Service.
