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.

RadNet inks AI deal with 1 of Southern California’s largest health networks
Under the agreement, three affiliates of the Heritage Provider Network will reimburse RadNet for its Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection program.
Eye-tracking reveals radiologists' reading habits when utilizing AI support
Rather than test artificial intelligence's ability to detect malignant lesions on imaging, researchers instead recently explored how it 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.

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USPSTF stops short of recommending supplemental imaging for women with dense breast tissue

Experts, medical organizations and advocates alike are coming forward saying that the new guidelines “do not go far enough,” particularly when it comes to addressing the screening needs of certain patients.

Hologic to acquire rival breast care company for $310M—plus 2 more radiology vendor M&A deals

In other news, West Physics Consulting is acquiring part of Tricord Inc., while radiology appointment scheduling firm CCD Health was recently sold.

Edema scores can help predict the aggressiveness of breast cancer

Applying an edema classification system to preoperative MRI exams provides insight into whether patients' breast cancer will spread.

Imaging platform that illuminates residual breast cancer in real-time gets 'historic' FDA approval

LumiSystem enables surgeons to intraoperatively illuminate residual cancerous tissue in the breast cavity during lumpectomy surgery.

Should women pause breastfeeding after contrast injections? Survey reveals vastly different opinions

The recommendations differ between professional medical organizations and contrast manufacturers as well.

Bayer, Hologic unite to improve availability of contrast-enhanced mammography

The two companies have partnered on a new FDA-cleared CT injection system for the early detection of breast cancer.

Hologic, university settle lawsuit alleging radiology vendor infringed on mammography patent

The case dates to March 2020, when the University of South Florida Foundation filed suit against the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based company, which later countersued.

Semiautonomous AI shows potential to reduce false positives, unnecessary procedures and medical expenses

Scientists developed the deep learning algorithm using a set of over 123,000 digital mammograms (including 6,100-plus cancer cases).

Womens Imaging

RadNet inks AI deal with 1 of Southern California’s largest health networks

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