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 screening mammography

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.

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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. 

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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.

Steve MacMillan Hologic

Private equity firms to acquire Hologic for $18.3B

Blackstone and TPG have reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based company for approximately $79 per share. 

biopsy

Radiology department launches initiative promising same-day breast biopsies

University of Chicago Medicine believes it's the only provider in the Windy City to offer biopsies the same day as a breast imaging exam. 

Wake Radiology

Wake Radiology expands breast imaging division, adding 5 new radiologists

The physician-owned, Raleigh-based practice said this coincides with its new “We See the Difference” campaign, aimed at educating women about screening. 

St. Louis Arch Missouri

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography enters new state with imaging center acquisition

The company now operates over 150 outpatient imaging centers across 23 major markets also including Dallas, Houston, Denver, D.C. and more.