New breast cancer screening technology developed www3.nhk.or.jp

posted by  Tanuki | 7 years, 6 months ago in Science & Technology

Major Japanese electronics maker Hitachi has developed technology to make breast cancer screening more accurate.

The new system uses ring-shaped equipment to emit 360-degree ultrasound to detect tumors. Conventional systems emit ultrasound from only one direction.

Those using the new system need only lie face-down with their breasts in a container of water.