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.

Breast Cancer Research Foundation launches $100M venture fund with radiologist startup scoring 1st investment
BCRF’s first venture funding is going to Clairity Inc., which uses AI to analyze routine mammograms and predict a woman’s five-year risk of developing cancer.
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.

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45% of seniors report longer wait times for care than 1 year ago, new RBMA survey finds

About 60% of those experiencing delays said they’ve struggled to find doctors who accept Medicare, the Radiology Business Management Association reports.

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.

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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 negative 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.

Pre-operative breast MRI improves outcomes in younger women with breast cancer

Pre-op MRI may improve breast cancer care for younger patients

Advanced imaging among this patient population could help radiologists better understand the risk of potential cancer recurrence.

Experts share new recommendations for managing benign breast lesions

The guidelines are a collaboration between the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Breast Imaging.

Womens Imaging

Breast Cancer Research Foundation launches $100M venture fund with radiologist startup scoring 1st investment

MRI method could personalize breast prosthesis sizing after mastectomy

Screening-detected breast cancer linked to better outcomes

FDA to stop mailing Mammography Quality Standards Act materials

Hormonal changes a key detail when assessing cardiovascular risk in a female patient