Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics
Volume 21 , Pages 17-19 , 2006

Approaches to improving breast cancer diagnosis using a high resolution, breast specific gamma camera

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  • Rachel F. Brem

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence: Rachel F. Brem, M. D., Breast Imaging and Interventional Center, Department of Radiology, The George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington DC 20037 (USA). Phone: 202-741-3031, Fax 202-741-3029.
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  • Katherine H. Michener
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  • Grace Zawistowski

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PII: S1120-1797(06)80017-7

doi: 10.1016/S1120-1797(06)80017-7

Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics
Volume 21 , Pages 17-19 , 2006