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.

AI is still one of the key technologies on the floor that many radiologists want to learn more about. A product rep discussing breast automated detection AI in the crowded Lunit booth at RSNA 2022.

9 technology trends and takeaways from RSNA 2022

Here are some interesting new technologies and key trends from the vast expo floor at the Radiological Society of North America 2022 meeting.

December 6, 2022
Examples of breast imaging. What does breast imaging look like? What does breast cancer look like? What do radiologists look for on mammograms?

New findings ‘challenge the use of imaging surveillance’ after any mastectomy

Regardless of whether or not they received reconstructive surgery, post-mastectomy patients probably need no follow-up imaging for breast cancer.

December 2, 2022
probably benign abnormalities on mammogram

Google Health partners with iCAD in commercial AI imaging push

The deal is the first commercial partnership for Google Health to introduce its breast imaging AI into clinical practice.

December 1, 2022
breast ultrasound biopsy

Deductibles may prevent women from seeking follow-up breast cancer screenings

A patient survey revealed that more than one in five women would likely skip indicated follow-up screenings if they had to pay a deductible, even if an initial mammogram revealed abnormalities. 

November 29, 2022
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Opto-acoustic Imaging: A new modality changing the future of breast imaging

Sponsored by Seno Medical

When it comes to breast imaging, a few new technologies have improved the visualization of lesions and diagnostic procedures. But a new modality could change the game completely.

November 29, 2022

Former patient of bungling breast radiologist: ‘He got a slap on the wrist, I got a slap in the face’

A state medical board is coming under fire for failing to revoke the license of a radiologist who allegedly missed 24 breast cancers over three years.

November 21, 2022

VIDEO: Meet the radiologist who’s in the hunt for NFL Fan of the Year

Breast-imaging specialist Amy Patel, MD, has already been named Fan No. 1 by her hometown Kansas City Chiefs. Now she’s up against national championship finalists from the NFL’s 31 other teams.

November 17, 2022
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Pandemic anxiety in mothers-to-be shows up in fetal neuroimaging

Pregnant women who felt stressed by healthcare disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic radiated the unease to their developing offspring. The effects were observable on fetal MRI of both brainstem structure and functional activity.

November 8, 2022

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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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