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.

Eye-tracking reveals radiologists' reading habits when utilizing AI support
Rather than test AI’s ability to detect malignant lesions on imaging, researchers instead recently explored how AI impacts radiologists' interpretation processes.
Survey unearths confusion among women around when to start mammograms
Among 1,600 U.S. adults surveyed, about 49% said they know that age 40 is when women at average risk should begin screening.
Specialized imaging technique offers pain-free, effective alternative to mammograms
The photoacoustic CT, or PACT, imaging technique is said to perform comparably to mammography for cancer detection, but without the discomfort of standard mammograms.
'Powerful' new PET agent improves the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer
The agent “exhibits powerful tumor delineation” in challenging cases of determining cancer subtypes, and could potentially lead to more personalized, effective treatment strategies.
High resolution DBT exams enhance early cancer detection
Recent advances in imaging technology have built on the momentum DBT utilization has created for early diagnoses.

AI-based, risk-stratified breast cancer screening program could save health system upward of $109M annually

Moving away from a "one size fits all" approach to one that targets women at greater risk of developing the disease could help the UK's NHS better allocate scarce screening resources, experts wrote.

MRI image of a fetus inside the mother on an MRI scan to assess brain development. Image courtesy of RSNA.

Fetal MRI safe on 3T scanners, new analysis shows

MRI exams are crucial for investigating fetal abnormalities, but past concerns have been expressed about whether the modality could affect intrauterine growth.

False negative results may deter women from future breast cancer screening exams

This effect could have serious unintended consequences for women who are at an increased risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

AI spots 25% of interval breast cancers missed by radiologists

What’s more, the algorithm can correctly localize three out of four of the interval cancers it detects.

Odds of late-stage cancer diagnosis double when women put off annual breast cancer screening

Biennial and intermittent screening also significantly decrease rates of overall survival, a new analysis shows.

FDA issues guidance to help imaging providers comply with new mammography requirements

Beginning September 10, breast imaging facilities will be required to notify patients about the density of their breasts, among other regulatory changes.

Radiology providers should add contrast-enhanced mammography to address breast MRI access gaps

On average, American women need to travel about 8 miles to reach the closest mammography screening facility or 23 miles for a breast MRI, experts noted.

Diagnostic mammograms not superior to screening for women with breast pain

A screen first approach for women who present with breast pain decreases healthcare spending without the risk of overlooking cancer, new analysis shows.

Womens Imaging

Eye-tracking reveals radiologists' reading habits when utilizing AI support

Survey unearths confusion among women around when to start mammograms

Specialized imaging technique offers pain-free, effective alternative to mammograms

'Powerful' new PET agent improves the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer

High resolution DBT exams enhance early cancer detection