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.

FUJIFILM submits first PMA module for digital breast tomosynthesis

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging solutions, has submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the first module of its premarket approval (PMA) application for digital breast tomosynthesis* (DBT), as an optional upgrade for the Aspire Cristalle mammography system.

July 16, 2015

Mikulski counters USPSTF draft recommendations in letter to Burwell

Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-MD, responded to the latest United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast screening recommendations by sending a letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell, calling for the continued availability of free annual mammograms for women ages 40 and older.

April 22, 2015

Radiologist reading breast imaging, mammography, exams on a PACS system. Monique Rasband, vice president of imaging, cardiology and oncology, KLAS Research, explains some of technology trends KLAS researchers have found in enterprise imaging system and radiology artificial intelligence (AI).

USPSTF disappoints on mammography guidance, ACR and SBI respond

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced its newest draft breast cancer screening recommendations Monday, once again sparking controversy by recommending biennial mammograms for women ages 50 to 74 and giving them a “B” grade.

April 21, 2015

Example of a mammogram showing X-ray images of both the right and left breast and patches of dense breast tissue.

ACR, SBI tee off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Screening guidelines and technology tools were up for discussion Sept. 29, when ACR teamed with the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) to tee up the Oct. 1 start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

September 29, 2014

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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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