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.

Handheld breast ultrasound bests automation in 2nd-look lesion detection
There is limited research comparing HHUS and ABUS in second-look settings despite the fact that these exams are routinely utilized as supplemental imaging tools.
Private equity firm sells ownership stake in Solis Mammography
New York-based PE firm Towerbrook Capital has bought a controlling stake in the imaging group, with Madison Dearborn Capital the seller.
Contrast-enhanced supplemental imaging triggers anxiety for many women
Authors of a new paper contend their findings could be beneficial in adapting public messaging related to supplemental imaging to better inform those who may need it.
Specialized ultrasound technique reduces need for breast biopsies by 25%
Ultrasound-guided diffuse optical tomography (US-DOT) is a technique that combines the use of ultrasound with near-infrared light to create 3D pictures of tissues.
Survey data underscore need for tailored AI strategies in different healthcare settings
Researchers with UT Southwestern Medical Center recently surveyed over 900 women about how they view the technology's deployment in screening.

Routine IR procedure could treat endometriosis.

Routine interventional procedure may present new endometriosis treatment option

Known to be extremely painful at times, many women with endometriosis consider flare-ups of the condition to be debilitating.

Interval breast cancer rates on the rise.

Rising rates of interval breast cancers have experts calling for more risk-based screenings

A new analysis suggests interval cancer rates among women with a prior history of breast cancer may be as high as 30%.

Most popular radiology video interviews on Health Imaging. The evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in breast imaging was a big topic at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2024 meeting. Health Imaging spoke with Manisha Bahl, MD, breast imaging division quality director and breast imaging division co-service chief at Massachusetts General Hospital and an associate professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, at the conference to hear more about her breast AI sessions.

Radiology has seen a lot of large language model and generative AI research and adoption and it is clearly a hot button topic with our No. 1 video.

Rates of breast cancer diagnosis, death expected to climb in coming decades

By 2050, new cases could rise by up to 38%, while deaths may see a steeper climb, potentially increasing 68%, according to new research from WHO.

GE HealthCare launches AI-enabled automated breast ultrasound system

GE HealthCare launches new AI-enabled automated breast ultrasound system

Ivenia ABUS Premium was designed to help streamline the supplemental breast ultrasound workloads and enhance diagnoses by improving ease of use and image reproducibility.

Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

AI quantifies breast arterial calcifications on mammograms

There are no standards requiring radiologists to report on the presence of BACs, even though up to half of referring providers have indicated they would prefer to be made aware of the finding.

Opportunistic screening: AI highlights key heart findings in mammography images

Breast artery calcifications are already visible when radiologists review mammograms, but nothing typically happens with them. Researchers aimed to see if AI could help translate those findings into an easy-to-understand cardiovascular risk score.

AI not currently safe to use as a standalone reader in breast cancer screenings.

AI 'not safe' to be implemented as a solo reader for breast cancer screening exams

Despite the great progress that has been made toward the clinical implementation of AI, new data caution against trusting the technology as a single reader in certain settings.

Womens Imaging

Handheld breast ultrasound bests automation in 2nd-look lesion detection

Private equity firm sells ownership stake in Solis Mammography

Contrast-enhanced supplemental imaging triggers anxiety for many women

Specialized ultrasound technique reduces need for breast biopsies by 25%

Survey data underscore need for tailored AI strategies in different healthcare settings