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.

New survey explores women’s willingness to pay for breast cancer AI
“Radiology practices may wish to consider these findings when presenting patients with an option to pay for AI interpretation,” experts write in JACR.
FDA suspends medical spa's mammography operations amid 'serious concerns' about quality
Anyone who underwent mammograms at the clinic since late 2023 is urged to take action, as the exam quality likely did not meet clinical standards.
Breast cancer screening rates saw a 10% drop among several groups of women over the last 2 decades
Decreased screening rates among different subgroups highlight the ongoing need for outreach strategies that target vulnerable populations, experts contend.
Autonomous AI reduces radiologists' breast cancer screening workload in real-world setting
Deployed in screening mammography, the tool identifies normal, low-risk exams and eliminates the need for double reads.
FDA clears 2 new MR-guided breast biopsy tools
The products were developed with both patients and providers in mind and were designed to streamline the entire procedural process.

Novel ‘next level of care’ protocol reduces wait times for follow-up services in radiology

Those involved believe the approach is “reproducible and systematic” and can potentially be applied nationally for any biopsies involving radiologists.

Solis Mammography, 1 of state’s largest health systems partner to open multiple imaging centers

St. David’s HealthCare operates a total of eight hospitals in Texsa, employing 11,400 individuals across 180-plus sites of care.

Philips receives total of $60M from Gates Foundation for AI-powered ultrasound

The new round of funding comes after successful deployment of handheld ultrasound systems in Kenya.

breast radiologist breast cancer mammography

Ultrasound combined with MRI is better able to identify cancerous lesions in breast tissue

Research out of China found that the pairing proved to be more accurate in identifying cancer in nonmass-like lesions.

Women with false-positive mammography results face increased risk of subsequent breast cancer

“Developing personalized surveillance programs can be beneficial for these women,” researchers detailed recently in JAMA Oncology.

Patients struggling with addiction, mental health are less likely to be screened for breast cancer

Researchers have shed light on the relationship between breast cancer screening and sociodemographic factors.

Study explores patient preferences for radiologists’ attire and appearance

“Radiologists should acknowledge and accommodate these preferences to optimize patient satisfaction," researchers wrote in Academic Radiology.

FDA grants Paige ‘Breakthrough’ status for breast cancer detection

Paige Lymph Node uses AI to assist pathologists in detecting breast cancer metastases.

Womens Imaging

New survey explores women’s willingness to pay for breast cancer AI

FDA suspends medical spa's mammography operations amid 'serious concerns' about quality

Breast cancer screening rates saw a 10% drop among several groups of women over the last 2 decades

Autonomous AI reduces radiologists' breast cancer screening workload in real-world setting

FDA clears 2 new MR-guided breast biopsy tools