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.

MRI method could personalize breast prosthesis sizing after mastectomy
The approach could improve on conventional prosthesis selection methods, which can be complicated and often require postoperative fitting.
Screening-detected breast cancer linked to better outcomes
New research could provide useful information for cancer registries and potentially help policymakers better evaluate screening outcomes to develop more effective guidelines.
FDA to stop mailing Mammography Quality Standards Act materials
Beginning on Oct. 22, the agency will instead be delivering these credentials through a new online system called the MQSA Facility Portal.
Hormonal changes a key detail when assessing cardiovascular risk in a female patient
Questions about menopause, oral contraceptive use and hormone replacement therapy should all be part of the conversation when evaluating a woman's cardiovascular health.
Experts believe in the potential of breast AI but say more real-world data is needed
A new review led by UCLA researchers examines the utility of commercially available AI tools for screening mammography and evidence surrounding their ability to detect interval cancers.

Reimbursement for contrast-enhanced mammography is on the rise

New global survey data suggest organizations have not let the lack of reimbursement affect their decision to implement CEM.

Explainable AI spots more cancer on breast MRI

Explainable AI boosts breast cancer detection on MRI

Experts involved in the model's development are hopeful their take on explainable AI can reduce problematic false positive rates common in breast MRI.

RadNet inks AI deal with 1 of Southern California’s largest health networks

Under the agreement, three affiliates of the Heritage Provider Network will reimburse RadNet for its Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection program.

Eye-tracking reveals radiologists' reading habits when under the influence of AI

Eye-tracking reveals radiologists' reading habits when utilizing AI support

Rather than test artificial intelligence's ability to detect malignant lesions on imaging, researchers instead recently explored how it impacts radiologists' interpretation processes.

Interval breast cancer rates on the rise.

Survey unearths confusion among women around when to start mammograms

Among 1,600 U.S. adults surveyed, about 49% said they know that age 40 is when women at average risk should begin screening.

PACT could offer painless alternative to mammograms

Specialized imaging technique offers pain-free, effective alternative to mammograms

The photoacoustic CT, or PACT, imaging technique is said to perform comparably to mammography for cancer detection, but without the discomfort of standard mammograms.

'Powerful' new PET agent improves the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer

The agent “exhibits powerful tumor delineation” in challenging cases of determining cancer subtypes, and could potentially lead to more personalized, effective treatment strategies.