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.

Nearly half of women surveyed still think breast cancer screening starts at 50
The responses also suggested that a significant amount of women believe mammograms start before 40, highlighting a gap in screening policy knowledge.
'Defer to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment experts': Imaging leaders rail against new ACP breast cancer screening recs
Two respected radiology organizations have issued a stark warning on the new recommendations, stating that they risk confusing patients and “may contribute to thousands of additional breast cancer deaths each year.”
New mammogram policy: Maryland to require BAC notifications with first law of its kind
HB 1364, a bill some radiologists pushed back against, is headed to the Governor’s desk to be finalized. It is set to take effect on Oct. 1.
New guidelines recommend AI-based breast cancer risk assessments
NCCN suggests that 5-year future breast cancer risk assessments based on routine mammograms should be integrated into standard practices.
SimonMed collaborates with women's health AI company to improve MRI diagnoses
EndomAI was developed to support radiologists in detecting and quantifying endometriosis on magnetic resonance imaging scans.

Nearly 40% of women in their 40s would delay mammography screening after learning of its downsides

Many found information about the benefits and harms of mammography "surprising," experts wrote in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Emily Lau, MD, Mass General Hospital, discusses sex differences in cardiovascular presentations of women.

CVD presents differently in women than it does in men—guidelines should reflect that

Emily Lau, MD, a women's health expert with Massachusetts General Hospital, thinks major changes are needed in how we diagnose CVD in women. "Our guidelines need to be more precise and offer sex-specific recommendations," she says.

Structured reporting improves outcomes for patients with placenta accreta spectrum

New data details an association between the implementation of structured templates and a reduction in patients being admitted to the intensive care unit.

Only 17% of patients self-schedule mammograms, with preference for nights and weekends

While the number may appear low, interest in this option continues to increase, noted experts with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

Assistive robot could increase mammogram accessibility to more people with disabilities

The robot is expected to be operational and safety checked within the next three years.

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.

breast cancer mammography screening mammogram scheduling

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.

Womens Imaging

Nearly half of women surveyed still think breast cancer screening starts at 50

'Defer to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment experts': Imaging leaders rail against new ACP breast cancer screening recs

New mammogram policy: Maryland to require BAC notifications with first law of its kind

New guidelines recommend AI-based breast cancer risk assessments

SimonMed collaborates with women's health AI company to improve MRI diagnoses