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.

Google's mammography AI system slashes interpretation times by one-third
That's according to findings from the largest NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening settings to date.
Alabama passes legislation requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging
House Bill 300 was officially enacted on March 5 after it was signed into law by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey.
Opportunistic AI tool predicts CVD risk using routine mammograms
Since breast cancer screening exams are routinely completed annually or bi-annually, experts believe the tool could help spot signs of developing cardiovascular disease prior to it progressing.
FDA approves 1st AI-enabled imaging device for breast cancer surgery
Manufacturer Perimeter Medical Imaging announced the news on March 3 after earning premarket approval for “Claire” (formerly the Perimeter OCT B-Series).
Society of Interventional Radiology offers new guidance for treating chronic pelvic pain
The new guidelines focus on pelvic venous disorders, which can cause a wide array of painful symptoms.

Simple IR procedure could prevent women from having hysterectomies, but most have never heard of it

New survey data suggest less than 20% of women with uterine fibroids are offered additional treatment options besides a hysterectomy.

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All mammograms from the last 2 years 'could be subject to an inaccurate interpretation,' hospital warns

Per an order from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the hospital has had to halt all mammography services.

Allegheny Health Network Jefferson Hospital

Hospital invests nearly $5M to quadruple its monthly breast cancer screening capacity

Allegheny Health Network in Pennsylvania has seen an uptick in women seeking services from the AHN Jefferson Breast Center, necessitating the capital project.

AI tool's supplemental MRI recs help detect 4 times more breast cancers than density measures

What’s more, many of the cancers detected were invasive or multifocal, making their detection more timely.

Mammography Positioning Improvement Collaborative records dramatic gains in breast image quality

Poor patient positioning can lead to undetected cancer cases and increased costs due to the need for repeat exams, experts detailed in JACR.

Changes in AI-based risk scores identify women at greatest risk of developing breast cancer

The more an individual’s score changes, the greater the odds are of them being diagnosed with cancer in the near future, new research presented at SIIM 2024 suggests.

How having ovaries removed before menopause affects brain structure

These changes are especially prevalent in women who have the surgery before the age of 40, new research suggests.

Applying Node-RADS to breast MRI exams improves staging

The scoring system has shown great utility in predicting lymph node invasion in various cancers, but until recently, its use in patients with breast cancer had not been thoroughly explored.

Womens Imaging

Google's mammography AI system slashes interpretation times by one-third

Alabama passes legislation requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging

Opportunistic AI tool predicts CVD risk using routine mammograms

FDA approves 1st AI-enabled imaging device for breast cancer surgery

Society of Interventional Radiology offers new guidance for treating chronic pelvic pain