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.

Health and wellness company begins selling mammography AI directly to consumers for $249
Austin, Texas-based Everlywell recently announced the nationwide rollout and commercial availability of Clairity Breast to its users.
Why almost 40% of women surveyed say they’ve missed a recommended mammogram
The findings come from a national survey sample of 1,000 U.S. women between the ages of 35 and 75, conducted by breast imaging vendor Hologic in August.
Maryland mammography law turns incidental cardiac findings into a new screening opportunity
The law reflects growing interest in using existing imaging studies to identify cardiovascular disease risk without requiring additional scans, radiation exposure or costs.
How Mass General slashed delays for diagnostic breast imaging
Delays in diagnostic resolution—following an abnormal screening mammogram—can lead to patient anxiety, later-stage cancer diagnoses, and poorer breast cancer survival.
Solis Mammography expands into new state with HCA Healthcare joint venture
The Addison, Texas-headquartered breast imaging provider is teaming with America’s largest health system to expand services in South Carolina.

Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be safely shortened prior to breast reconstruction

New research suggests that treatment regimens can be nearly halved without increasing the risk of recurrence or complications further down the road.

Patients covered by Medicaid less likely to undergo 20-week ultrasound during pregnancy

Babies born to women with public insurance also face lower odds of being diagnosed with congenital heart defects before birth, new research suggests.

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.

Younger women with breast arterial calcifications are at markedly higher risk of major cardiovascular events

Currently, there is no standardized reporting requirement related to BACs, and ACR classifies reporting vascular calcifications on breast imaging as optional.

Radiology AI firm specializing in automating MRI workflows raises $19M

Copenhagen-based Cerebriu said the Danish VC firm North Ventures led the Series A funding round with support from EIFO and Sagitta Ventures.

Radiologists report fewer false positives when they have access to prior mammograms

Viewing patients' priors consistently improves readers' performances, regardless of experience level, specialization or the volume of screening mammograms they are accustomed to reading.

Population-based genetic testing coupled with MRI makes economic sense, averts more cancer deaths

“These findings suggest that changing the genetic testing paradigm to population-based testing could prevent thousands of breast and ovarian cancers," experts wrote in JAMA.

Video interview with Debra Monticciolo, MD, on the expansion of DBT and reducing breast imaging recall rates.

Breast tomosynthesis reduces recalls, could soon replace routine 2D mammography

Digital breast tomosythesis now makes up close to 50% of mammography systems in the U.S. "Tomo is going to replace just straight digital mammography simply because of the benefit of fewer recalls," explained Debra L. Monticciolo, MD.

MRI study reveals never-before-seen changes in the brain during pregnancy

While prior imaging studies have compared changes that occur in the brain before pregnancy and after childbirth, this latest analysis is the first to span multiple time points during the full gestational period.

Womens Imaging

Health and wellness company begins selling mammography AI directly to consumers for $249

Why almost 40% of women surveyed say they’ve missed a recommended mammogram

Maryland mammography law turns incidental cardiac findings into a new screening opportunity

How Mass General slashed delays for diagnostic breast imaging

Solis Mammography expands into new state with HCA Healthcare joint venture