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.

Video of Samir Patel, MD, diagnostic radiologist at Radiology Inc., value management program founder and director and a board member of the Beacon Health System, explaining how AI is being implemented in mammography at RSNA 2023.

Real-world implementation of AI in mammography

Samir Patel, MD, radiologist at Radiology Inc., and a board member of the Beacon Health System, explains how AI is being implemented in clinical practice for breast imaging.

January 19, 2024

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography inks ‘groundbreaking’ partnership with HCA Healthcare

MountainStar is teaming with the Addison, Texas-based women's imaging group to fine-tune its radiology strategy across Utah.

January 18, 2024

FDA shares key information about forthcoming breast-density notification requirement

The agency said facilities subject to the Mammography Quality Standards Act will have until Sept. 10 to come into compliance.

January 12, 2024

Video interview with Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) President Kit Crancer, and executive director of the Rayus Quality Institute, where he said the lack of federal policy on insurance coverage for diagnostic breast exams as opposed to screening exams

State legislation addresses gaps in breast imaging coverage, ensures affordable diagnostic exams

RBMA President Kit Crancer said a lack of federal policy has driven 20 states to adopt laws requiring that insurance cover the costs.

January 11, 2024

Same-day breast biopsies bolster patient satisfaction but may increase anxiety

Experts underlined the importance of radiologist-patient communication, which can include building rapport, clear descriptions of procedures and taking time for questions.

January 10, 2024

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Lawmakers in 4 states introduce bills requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging

Those include Florida, New Hampshire, Vermont and Virginia, with thousands of patients standing to benefit, according to Susan G. Komen.

January 10, 2024

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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

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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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