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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Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Experts call for reporting guidelines for breast arterial calcifications identified on mammo

BACs and cardiovascular risk have been a growing topic of conversation in recent years, as numerous studies have indicated there could be a relationship between the two.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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