Womens Imaging

Women’s imaging encompasses many radiology procedures related to women and the diseases that are most prevalent to women such as breast cancer or gynecological issues. Mammogram, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast biopsy are the most commonly used procedures.

Bayer, Hologic unite to improve availability of contrast-enhanced mammography
The two companies have partnered on a new FDA-cleared CT injection system for the early detection of breast cancer.
Hologic, university settle lawsuit alleging radiology vendor infringed on mammography patent
The case dates to March 2020, when the University of South Florida Foundation filed suit against the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based company, which later countersued.
Semiautonomous AI shows potential to reduce false positives, unnecessary procedures and medical expenses
Scientists developed the deep learning algorithm using a set of over 123,000 digital mammograms (including 6,100-plus cancer cases).
CDC sounds the alarm on key factor keeping women from undergoing mammography
The new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study included over 117,000 women with many unable to make their appointment for varying reasons.
Among screening mammography no-shows, more than 40% fail to return as of 1 year later
Patients who are black or from socioeconomically disadvantaged populations are more likely to miss their appointments, according to new research published in JACR.

Most women view mammography AI positively but still want human readers involved

Researchers sent the questionnaire to over 84,000 individuals imaged through BreastScreen Norway, sharing their findings in the European Journal of Radiology.

March 18, 2024

Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Incidental breast calcifications on mammograms linked to much higher risk of cardiovascular disease

These findings may say a lot more about a patient's long-term health than clinicians realized.

March 18, 2024

Options for choosing transgender gender sex or gender choice are now offered in most PACS and RIS systems.

8 ways to improve the transgender patient experience at imaging centers

Radiology is facing increased regulatory pressure, underlining the need to improve how it interacts with members of this patient community.

March 12, 2024

Artificial intelligence can help make breast cancer screening mammography more accurate.

FDA highlights mammography issues at 3 radiology practices, posing ‘serious risk to human health’

The agency on March 5 issued separate alerts detailing quality challenges at imaging providers in Michigan, California and Texas.

March 11, 2024

An MRI of a fetus inside the mother. The freakish appearance of the eyes and the face are normal for MRI fetal imaging. Image courtesy of RSNA. Baby MRI, baby ultrasound

PHOTO GALLERY: What does fetal medical imaging look like?

This is a clinical photo gallery of fetal imaging that explains what all can be seen on medical imaging, how sex is determined, how measurements are used to track the development of a baby.

March 11, 2024

Hologic breast care devices could cause life-threatening complications, FDA warns

UPDATED: BioZorb is FDA cleared for the radiographic marking of soft tissue sites for future procedures such as radiation therapy.

February 28, 2024

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Over 134,000 US cancer cases went undiagnosed during COVID-19 pandemic’s peak

Cancers of the prostate (17%), female breast (13%), and lung (12%) accounted for the largest share of the tally, experts noted.

February 23, 2024

Radiology AI firm focused on visualizing dense breast tissue raises $1.7M

DeepLook Medical has developed what it claims is the first technology platform for assessing suspicious masses in such clinical scenarios.

February 23, 2024

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Medicare drops AUC requirement for advanced imaging, ASNC celebrates

"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

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Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound.

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

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

Womens Imaging

Bayer, Hologic unite to improve availability of contrast-enhanced mammography

Hologic, university settle lawsuit alleging radiology vendor infringed on mammography patent

Semiautonomous AI shows potential to reduce false positives, unnecessary procedures and medical expenses

CDC sounds the alarm on key factor keeping women from undergoing mammography

Among screening mammography no-shows, more than 40% fail to return as of 1 year later

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