Breast MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging of the breast (breast MRI), commonly used for dense breasts, is a highly accurate imaging modality for detecting early breast cancer and other abnormalities without using excess radiation. It’s often used alongside digital mammograms and digital breast tomosynthesis to offer detailed visualization of breast lesion margins.

New study results 'strongly' back supplemental MRI for women with dense breasts
This latest research further confirms that breast MRI not only detects tumors that mammography cannot, but it also spots invasive cases that pose greater risks to patients.
FDA clears new artificial intelligence capabilities for portable MRI scanner
This is the eighth clearance in the past three years for Hyperfine's Swoop system, company officials said Monday.
Women strongly prefer contrast-enhanced mammography over breast MRI for supplemental screening
The findings were reached using an analytic hierarchy process, which can help physicians review options with patients who have never experienced either exam.
American College of Radiology releases new breast cancer screening guidelines
“These evidence-based updates should spur more-informed doctor-patient conversations and help providers save more lives," the document's lead author said.
Providers chart uptick in number of breast MRI denials issued by insurers
Among vulnerable women with BRCA1/2 mutations, about 14% never received this vital exam after the rejection, MSK researchers reported.

FDA clears device to aid in breast localization during imaging-guided biopsy

Merit Medical Systems claims its system is the first wire-free solution providers can deploy during such MRI-based procedures.

April 12, 2022

Survey reveals widespread confusion among women about the density of their breasts

The uncertainty among respondents occurred, despite all receiving their mammograms in facilities with density notifications, according to new research.

March 25, 2022

Private equity makes ‘strategic growth investment’ in heart CT, MR firm Circle Cardiovascular Imaging

Financial terms were not disclosed, but the two said the funds will fuel future expansion of its AI-based products, used for reading, reporting and processing images.

March 22, 2022

Simple switches help hospital reduce excess patient visits, biopsy wait times after breast MRI

Michigan Medicine had seen breast MRI volumes climb 94% while related biopsies leapt 150%, prompting leaders to launch their quality initiative.

January 21, 2022

Cheryl Petersilge, MD, MBA, with the department of regional radiology at the Cleveland Clinic, examined enterprise imaging—and how radiologists must integrate and collaborate with other departments. Her clinical perspective clinical perspective was published online in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Researchers detail MRI’s role in identifying early-stage breast cancer

Short-interval follow-up MRI is an effective tool for identifying early-stage breast cancer, according to findings to be presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2019 Annual Meeting in Honolulu.

May 8, 2019

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Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

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Radiology AI company gains FDA clearance for new CT offerings focused on PE, stroke

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Breast MRI

New study results 'strongly' back supplemental MRI for women with dense breasts

FDA clears new artificial intelligence capabilities for portable MRI scanner

Women strongly prefer contrast-enhanced mammography over breast MRI for supplemental screening

American College of Radiology releases new breast cancer screening guidelines

Providers chart uptick in number of breast MRI denials issued by insurers

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