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.

FDA shares update on breast biopsy needle shortage
The supply shortfall pertains to Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles manufactured by Hologic.
Commercially available AI can spot breast cancer 6 years sooner
“Analyzing the AI scores of screened individuals over time could provide insight into how early detectable changes arise, potentially allowing for earlier intervention," researchers write in Radiology.
Mammography could identify millions of women in need of preventive cardiology care
Experts say these findings could offer radiology providers the opportunity to intervene before cardiovascular conditions worsen.
AI triage tool slashes breast cancer screening workloads by 77%
AI shines as a first reader for ruling out suspicious findings in breast cancer screening exams, a new analysis in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence reveals.
Women on GLP-1 medications may be less likely to develop breast cancer
The study, which was managed by the American College of Radiology, is raising important questions related to the benefits of GLP-1 use.

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University developing AI-enhanced imaging system to aid domestic violence victims

George Mason University received an anonymous $4.85M donation to advance the project.

MRI anxiety worse for girls from minority backgrounds, study finds

Latina girls ages 8-13 were placed in an MRI and given an emotional processing test to measure fear response.

Hologic breast care devices could cause life-threatening complications, FDA warns

UPDATED: BioZorb is FDA cleared for the radiographic marking of soft tissue sites for future procedures such as radiation therapy.

MRI reveals placental oxygenation levels may be linked to fetal brain development

Oxygenation levels not only seem to be a predictor of cortical growth and cognition, but likely childhood behavior as well, the study found.

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AI enhances diagnostic accuracy of breast cancer lesions found on ultrasounds

Despite a low 2% to 10% malignancy rate, biopsy is typically recommended when a BI-RADS 4A lesion is discovered in breast tissue.

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Over 134,000 US cancer cases went undiagnosed during COVID-19 pandemic’s peak

Cancers of the prostate (17%), female breast (13%), and lung (12%) accounted for the largest share of the tally, experts noted.

Radiology AI firm focused on visualizing dense breast tissue raises $1.7M

DeepLook Medical has developed what it claims is the first technology platform for assessing suspicious masses in such clinical scenarios.

Annual mammography beginning at 40 reduces breast cancer mortality by 42%, new data show

"I am hoping that primary care physicians see that risks of screening are manageable, and the benefits are tremendous," said Dartmouth's Debra L. Monticciolo, MD.

Womens Imaging

FDA shares update on breast biopsy needle shortage

Commercially available AI can spot breast cancer 6 years sooner

Mammography could identify millions of women in need of preventive cardiology care

AI triage tool slashes breast cancer screening workloads by 77%

Women on GLP-1 medications may be less likely to develop breast cancer