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.

Mammography services suspended at 2 hospitals following ACR review
A news release indicates the suspensions are due to breast images not meeting the college's clinical quality standards.
AI predicts interval cancer risk based on negative mammograms
The ability to predict interval cancer risk is intriguing for providers, as these cancers are often more aggressive and have worse prognoses.
AI reveals crucial community factors influencing cancer screening rates
Neiman researchers recently scoured for factors that might impact screening rates across cancers of the colon/rectum, lung, breast and prostate, using nationwide Medicare data.
Mammography false positive rates rising, driven by a few key factors
The number of women who had a screening mammogram miss cancer leapt from less than 1 per 1,000 women in 2010 up to as high as 2.5 by 2022.
Dual ultrasound improves diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancies
Utilizing both exams provides greater anatomic detail than using one or the other alone. Doing so could significantly improve patient outcomes, experts charge.

Only 4% of women comfortable with AI serving as sole reader of mammograms

“Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care," one expert contends.

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Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions

“Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care."

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ChatGPT effective at simplifying breast imaging recall letters

Emory University radiologists recently sought to improve the readability of their recall messages, asking the large language model for help.

Arkansas the 30th state to pass legislation bolstering coverage for breast imaging

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed Senate Bill 123 into law on April 14 following its passage by the state legislature, weeks after Virginia passed a similar bill.

RadNet to acquire breast imaging AI vendor iCAD for $103M

The acquisition will give Los Angeles-based RadNet an installed base of more than 1,500 healthcare provider locations, facilitating 8 million mammograms across 50 countries.

How often does mid-treatment imaging change how cancers are managed?

Imaging might not drive as many treatment adjustments as previously believed, according to a new meta-analysis.

AI spots contralateral cancer post-mastectomy

AI ups breast cancer detection post-mastectomy

Even with thorough treatment and surgery, women with a personal history of breast cancer are at increased risk of developing second cancers in the future.

New AI-enabled platform could be 'game changer' for opportunistic screening in women

The platform was designed to enhance the early detection of health conditions known to affect women in their 40s and older, including breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.

Womens Imaging

Mammography services suspended at 2 hospitals following ACR review

AI predicts interval cancer risk based on negative mammograms

AI reveals crucial community factors influencing cancer screening rates

Mammography false positive rates rising, driven by a few key factors

Dual ultrasound improves diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancies