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.

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National Cancer Institute charts ‘alarming’ drop in cancer diagnoses

The decreases appeared to be greatest for cancers typically diagnosed via screening, including breast, lung and colorectal cancer. 

How MRI “fingerprinting” could help personalize breast cancer treatment

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University are commissioning a study to determine if a novel MRI technique can predict the effectiveness of chemotherapy in treating breast cancer.

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Large study finds widespread variability in timeliness of follow-up services after an abnormal screening mammogram

The findings, derived from ACR's National Mammography Database, offer important clues as leaders seek to improve biopsy rates after screenings. 

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Radiologists pilot one-stop-shop approach to boost imaging rates

This approach can be replicated by radiologist-led teams elsewhere, providing a "high-value, scalable opportunity" to reduce cancer screening disparities. 

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Forcing patients to ‘opt out’ of screening mammography does not appear to impact adherence

Automatically scheduling patients for breast imaging also created a heavier administrative burden, researchers detailed Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine

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AI proves a qualified second reader for screening mammography

According to one radiologist, the continued success of AI could make second reads for screening mammograms a thing of the past. 

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Hospital pauses mammography services after radiologists resign at partner practice over ‘witch hunt’

Physicians at Northern Arizona Radiology reportedly had been forced to work long hours to re-read exams looking for missed cancers. 

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New study may provide model for assessing AI performance in real-world settings

“It’s vital that imaging centers have a process in place to provide ongoing monitoring of AI once it becomes part of clinical practice,” one expert noted.