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    Introduction to Guided Biopsy with Koning Vera Breast CT 

    The Koning Vera Breast CT offers 3D guided biopsy measurements guided by X-ray. Our system offers a revolutionary diagnostic technique fo...
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    End of Summer Blues

    Most people have heard or even experienced some level of seasonal depression in the wake of fall. As winter approaches, the days are sh...
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    Our Year So Far

    It is hard to believe that we are already more than halfway through the year. Although time has passed quickly, the last few months hav...
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    North America: Where Can You Get Scanned?

    Koning’s Vera Breast CT device has momentous benefits over traditional breast imaging modalities. To start, compression deters women from...
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    What You Need to Know About Breast Lumps

    There are as many different breasts as there are individuals. That is why in addition to annual screenings after 40, each woman should st...
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    New Study: Healthy Breast Fat May Protect Against Invasive Breast Cancer

    In an innovative study, researchers at the Turku Bioscience Centre and Turku University Hospital, Finland, have made a new discovery that...
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    Koning Unveils Enhanced AI Software to Boost Breast CT Image Quality

    At this time in the US, the primary imaging method used to catch breast cancer is having a mammogram every year after age 40. However, to...
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    Nearly all Women with Breast Cancer are Also Vitamin D Deficient

     A shocking 96% of the breast cancer population is deficient in vitamin D. While research on the exact mechanisms of the sunshine vitamin...
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    Koning Nominated as a Finalist for 2023 Sharecare Awards

    We are proud to announce that Koning has been nominated as a Finalist for this year’s Sharecare Awards! The Sharecare Awards seek to insp...
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    Spinach Berry Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing

    With the 4th of July weekend behind us, most of us have had enough grilled food, hot dogs and burgers for the week. For a lighter follow-...
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    What Health Equality Looks Like: Black Women Should Get Screened 8 Years Earlier

    On the week of Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the end of slavery after the Civil War, improving health equality is as important ...
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    Get Ready for Father's Day!

    This Sunday, we celebrate Father’s Day and thank every dad and father figure for their love and support. June also happens to be Men’s He...
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    A Growing Demand for Innovation

    We are proud to announce that after attending the Society of Breast Imaging Symposium, Koning has seen the largest pipeline of orders in ...
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    Medication and Sun Protection

    Most sun damage can be avoided by staying in the shade, applying sunscreen regularly, and favoring loose and light clothing. However, whe...
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    Lemon-Rosemary Sorbet

    Summer is all about cooling – frozen sorbet is a wonderful way to enjoy the fruit of the season in a dessert while still staying relative...
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    World Meditation Day

    This Sunday is World Meditation Day, a call to clear our minds in peace. Although meditation has gained popularity as an activity, it may...
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    Happy Mother’s Day with Koning Team!

    This week is all about Mothers – grandmothers, expecting moms, mother figures – we honor them all. Our Vice President of Marketing, Naomi...
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    Koning at the Society of Breast Imaging Symposium 2023

    This week, Koning is preparing to attend the Society of Breast Imaging Symposium on May 4th - 7th in Washington, DC. This conference is o...
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    The 3D Advantage 

    The limitations of conventional screening methods are getting an increasing amount of attention as the evolution of breast imaging shifts...
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    5 Ways to Protect the Environment and Your Health

    This year’s Earth Day falls on a Saturday, making the upcoming weekend an extended celebration of awareness about environmental issues. A...
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    Compression and Pain

    As the old saying goes, women are often taught that “beauty is pain”. From high heels, hair removal, cosmetic surgery, tight clothing and...
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    April is Stress Awareness Month

    In today’s hectic climate, feeling stressed is all too common. With worldwide tense events, rising energy prices and violence, it’s no wo...
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    The Koning Lead

    Innovation is the heart of change – by advancing technology, we are advancing the fight against breast cancer and giving women more optio...
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    Mammography Regulations Modernized

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just updated its mammography regulations, affecting physicians and medical centers across the c...
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    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 pa...
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    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...
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    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 ...
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    Breast Cancer and Sleep

    Sleep issues are very common, especially for people going through cancer treatment and recovery. Patients newly diagnosed with breast can...
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    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 vibra...
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    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 repres...
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    The Koning Advantage

    Over the years, the main objective for Koning has been pinpointing and improving the many limitations of traditional breast imaging optio...
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    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 hav...
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    Last of 2022: Our New Scientific Advisory Board

    Koning is proud to step into 2023 with the launch of our new Scientific Advisory Board just behind. Last December, we created a new syste...
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    Week of Action: White House Details Progress from the Cancer Cabinet

     In July of 2022, The White House announced its new “Cancer Cabinet” line-up, which is part of President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot init...
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    Making and Keeping Resolutions for 2023

    New beginnings, be that a birthday or a new year tend to motivate aspirational behavior. As 2022 draws to a close, around 40% of American...
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    Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

    December 21st officially marks the darkest day of the year, and although it means lighter days are ahead, there are still many gloomy wee...