Method and apparatus for categorizing breast density and assessing cancer risk utilizing acoustic parameters

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8870771
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12115174

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A method for categorizing whole-breast density is disclosed. The method includes the steps of exposing breast tissue to an acoustic signal; measuring a distribution of an acoustic parameter by analyzing the acoustic signal; and obtaining a measure of whole-breast density from said measuring step. An apparatus is also disclosed.

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  • DELPHINUS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Duric, Nebojsa Bloomfield Hills, US 31 530
Glide-Hurst, Carri K Mt. Clemens, US 1 72
Littrup, Peter J Bloomfield Hills, US 28 1727

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