Koning Breast CT vs. Mammogam: A Review of Recent Port Orange Screening Trial
Koning’s breast CT device has momentous benefits over traditional modalities. In a Port Orange Screening trial, women’s experiences were examined compared to mammography specifically. The data acquired in the clinical trial covered the typical screening population of women who are 40 years and older. The analysis of the patient feedback demonstrated that the KBCT System, […]
Koning Launches New Crowdfunding Campaign on StartEngine
NORCROSS, Ga., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Koning completed its prior funding campaigns on the Republic crowdfunding platform in January of this year, having raised over $2.1M. Building on that momentum, Koning was able to secure the highest number of device purchase orders in the company’s history. To satisfy growing demand, Koning will raise additional capital. Koning Breast […]
Screening Statistics with David Georges: Who Skips their Screenings and Why?
Koning writer, Matilda Bletsa, interviewed David Georges, our North America President, about breast cancer screening statistics in the US. Who skips their screenings and why? Matilda: What does the process of getting a screening appointment look like? David: Patients are advised by their primary care physician to obtain an annual screening mammogram once they research the age […]
Benefits of Plant-Based Eating
Researchers say a healthy plant-based diet can reduce the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. At the same time they warn that an unhealthy plant-based diet with processed foods and added sugars can actually increase breast cancer risk. For example, since white rice and white bread are plant-based, one might think they are good […]
Talking to Children About Breast Cancer
Few children understand the idea of cancer, and when it becomes part of their family life they need reassurance and support. Feelings of confusion and fear are very common, and your first reaction as a parent may be to protect your children by keeping information from them or delaying the conversation. Once you share the news, […]
3 HELPFUL APPS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
Women’s health has historically suffered from neglect and lack of funding. As technology is slowly catching up, an increasing amount of attention is being paid to the field. We are hopeful that this attention precedes significant innovation and improvement. Here are 3 apps specifically designer to help women through different phases of life: Clue Clue […]
Male Breast Cancer
With Father’s Day just behind, Koning would like to bring more attention to male breast cancer. While it is common knowledge that breast cancer occurs mainly in women, many people do not realize that men have breast tissue and can develop breast cancer, too. Male breast cancer diagnoses can often be delayed because of how […]
The Disparity of Breast Imaging Services
Out of the various racial divides in the U.S. and more than any other group, the African American population has a significantly larger number of women who are detected with breast cancer below the age of 40. More than 10% of African-American women with breast cancer were diagnosed before age 40, compared to 5% of white […]
Sun Protection and Cancer Treatment
With June comes summer, and with summer months comes the sun. It can be easy to get distracted by the warm light and forget to protect our skin, and while nobody can deny that a beautiful day in the sun can feel great, the negative health consequences can outweigh the benefits. Burning is not the only […]
Introducing Vera by Koning
Koning is launching Vera by Koning, the latest version of our breast CT device. The name ”Vera” was inspired by its Italian meaning, “truth”, to highlight our mission and share our pride in being a true 3D imaging option. Vera introduces a reduced 7-second scanning time per breast. It is a multifunctional device capable of 3D […]