PARIS — As the clinical case for using digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) inched forward in scientific sessions, the competition on the exhibition floor heated up with two new products challenging the Selenia Dimensions system from the category pioneer Hologic (Bedford, Massachusetts).

Love it or hate it, social media has become ingrained in most of our lives both personally and professionally. LinkedIn has made it easier than ever for professionals across business sectors to connect with one another and forge potential working relationships. And for those of us in the news business—especially those of us covering the ever volatile healthcare industry —the rise of Twitter has both enabled and demanded the delivery of real-time news in 140 characters or less. The influence that social media, Twitter in particular, has on our professional lives was blatantly apparent in Cleveland last week where nearly...

Entering the South Korean market is now easier for makers of low-risk medical devices. The country's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) updated its regulations last month and dropped a number of inspection and registration requirements for all Class I devices. Korean medical devices are classified into four categories based on the risk level. Class I devices are considered low risk, There are two kinds of Class I devices, regular and specially controlled.