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.

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South Korean imaging AI vendor Lunit to acquire rival for $193M

Adding Volpara's mammography solutions, used in over 2,000 U.S. sites, could catapult the acquirer "into the forefront of the American market.”

December 14, 2023
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF), a related organization of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), this week released a statement on the criminalization of medical errors. The APSF said criminal prosecution is unjust and counterproductive is healthcare organizations want to find ways to mitigate errors by understanding how they happen and create protocols or IT systems can can help prevent future errors. The criminal trial of nurse RaDonda Vaught was counterproductive to safety.

Interruptions during mammogram reading increase inaccuracies, radiologist burnout

Interruptions while reading breast images contribute to emotions associated with physician burnout, according to a new study. 

December 5, 2023
Along with X-rays, the new Walmart in-store Walmart Health clinics will also offer primary care, lab work, EKGs, behavioral health, dental, optical, and hearing services, all for a flat fee, the retailer reported. 

RadNet inks deal to open diagnostic imaging centers in multiple Walmart locations

The two giants in their respective industries plan to debut the first “MammogramNow” clinic Dec. 8 at the supercenter in Milford, Delaware. 

December 5, 2023
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Lunit AI-powered 3D breast imaging receives FDA clearance

The product allows radiologists to zoom into breast cancer lesions and gather details on potential malignancy. 

November 14, 2023
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Novel ‘next level of care’ protocol reduces wait times for follow-up services in radiology

Those involved believe the approach is “reproducible and systematic” and can potentially be applied nationally for any biopsies involving radiologists. 

November 13, 2023
Artificial intelligence can help make breast cancer screening mammography more accurate.

Solis Mammography, 1 of state’s largest health systems partner to open multiple imaging centers

St. David’s HealthCare operates a total of eight hospitals in Texsa, employing 11,400 individuals across 180-plus sites of care. 

November 10, 2023

Women with false-positive mammography results face increased risk of subsequent breast cancer

“Developing personalized surveillance programs can be beneficial for these women,” researchers detailed recently in JAMA Oncology

November 6, 2023
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Study explores patient preferences for radiologists’ attire and appearance

“Radiologists should acknowledge and accommodate these preferences to optimize patient satisfaction," researchers wrote in Academic Radiology

October 30, 2023

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

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

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

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