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.

PHOTO GALLERY: Medical imaging technology at RSNA 2024
Take a virtual tour around the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting to see the sights and new technologies displayed across the vast exhibit hall floors.
Mobile mammography units are not cannibalizing facility-based breast cancer screening
Such roving imaging vans have been posed as a way to reach more women in rural and underserved communities. But do they unintentionally hurt facility-based efforts?
Pending radiology bills in Congress and predicting the Trump administration's impact on imaging
Kit Crancer, RBMA board member, speaks with Radiology Business about key legislative developments on the Hill that will affect the specialty.
Radiologists chart ‘alarming’ uptick in late-stage breast cancer diagnoses across all age groups
Between 2004 to 2021, the biggest annual percentage increase in incidence of metastatic breast cancer at diagnosis was among women ages 20-39 (up 2.9%).
Is additional imaging necessary for non-enhancing asymmetries on contrast-enhanced mammograms?
Patients with asymmetries on CEM typically are recalled for additional views, ultrasound and occasionally MRI. But the extra workup might not be necessary.

Lunit AI-powered 3D breast imaging receives FDA clearance

The product allows radiologists to zoom into breast cancer lesions and gather details on potential malignancy.

November 14, 2023

Women in rural areas, especially racial minorities, are less likely to receive a mammogram

A study looking at older Medicare beneficiaries in Texas highlights a need for targeted breast cancer screening outreach.

November 14, 2023

Novel ‘next level of care’ protocol reduces wait times for follow-up services in radiology

Those involved believe the approach is “reproducible and systematic” and can potentially be applied nationally for any biopsies involving radiologists.

November 13, 2023

Solis Mammography, 1 of state’s largest health systems partner to open multiple imaging centers

St. David’s HealthCare operates a total of eight hospitals in Texsa, employing 11,400 individuals across 180-plus sites of care.

November 10, 2023

Philips receives total of $60M from Gates Foundation for AI-powered ultrasound

The new round of funding comes after successful deployment of handheld ultrasound systems in Kenya.

November 7, 2023

breast radiologist breast cancer mammography

Ultrasound combined with MRI is better able to identify cancerous lesions in breast tissue

Research out of China found that the pairing proved to be more accurate in identifying cancer in nonmass-like lesions.

November 6, 2023

Women with false-positive mammography results face increased risk of subsequent breast cancer

“Developing personalized surveillance programs can be beneficial for these women,” researchers detailed recently in JAMA Oncology.

November 6, 2023

Patients struggling with addiction, mental health are less likely to be screened for breast cancer

Researchers have shed light on the relationship between breast cancer screening and sociodemographic factors.

November 3, 2023

Womens Imaging

PHOTO GALLERY: Medical imaging technology at RSNA 2024

Mobile mammography units are not cannibalizing facility-based breast cancer screening

Pending radiology bills in Congress and predicting the Trump administration's impact on imaging

Radiologists chart ‘alarming’ uptick in late-stage breast cancer diagnoses across all age groups

Is additional imaging necessary for non-enhancing asymmetries on contrast-enhanced mammograms?