The Koning Lead
Innovation is the heart of change – by advancing technology, we are advancing the fight against breast cancer and giving women more options. The central problem with conventional modalities is age-old: Compression deters women from getting traditional mammograms, and skipping these appointments can be detrimental to early detection. Our Koning Vera breast CT is developed […]
Mammography Regulations Modernized
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just updated its mammography regulations, affecting physicians and medical centers across the country. These updates will require mammography facilities to notify patients about the density of their breasts, and help interpreting physicians better categorize and assess mammograms. Having mammographically dense breast tissue is normal and present in approximately […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Snack
St. Patrick’s Day is a festive occasion not only for the Irish people. Whether you want to honor the patron saint of Ireland or simply party with friends, this March 17th is a perfect chance to try out a new green recipe. Though it may not all be traditional, this tasty recipe by Erin Clarke […]
Highlighting Innovation in Breast Cancer on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is undeniably connected to our core values at Koning. As we celebrate today, we proudly continue to further our mission of giving women’s health the attention it deserves. Breast cancer affects millions of women and their families every year. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 287,850 new cases of invasive breast […]
National Nutrition Month
Happy March, and happy National Nutrition Month! Conscious eating can be tricky when leading a busy life. Most of us do not have access to organic, fresh ingredients every single day, and so eating takeout and roaming the grocery isles hungry and tired sounds more familiar. Among many complex reasons, this is part of why […]
Breast Cancer and Sleep
Sleep issues are very common, especially for people going through cancer treatment and recovery. Patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer report sleep issues at a rate of about double the typical population, as it can understandably be very stressful to worry about finances, lost wages, side effects, and prognosis. While it is typical for sleep […]
Valentine’s Day Smoothie
We hope your Valentine’s Tuesday was full of love. Whether you are done celebrating or only getting started this weekend, we have a vibrant treat suggestion to stay on theme all week. Dragon fruit, also called pitaya, can usually be found year-round in the frozen section of grocery stores. You may also find whole dragon […]
Black History Month 2023
February is Black History Month – an opportunity to both celebrate and look ahead. In healthcare, there is a notable lack of Black representation in active doctors and physicians. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, only 5% of all active physicians in the United States are Black, compared to 56% of white physicians. Shockingly, Black women […]
The Koning Advantage
Over the years, the main objective for Koning has been pinpointing and improving the many limitations of traditional breast imaging options, ultimately translating into lower morbidity and mortality from breast cancer. In a clinical review cowritten by 3 clinicians, the distinct advantages of cone-beam breast computed tomography (CBBCT) suggest significant improvement to breast imaging as we know it: […]
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This week, we honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Had he not been assassinated in 1968 at the age of 39, he would have celebrated his 94th birthday this year. While Dr. King acted as the driving force behind nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for Black Americans, he also […]