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.

Rising rates of interval breast cancers have experts calling for more risk-based screenings
A new analysis suggests interval cancer rates among women with a prior history of breast cancer may be as high as 30%.
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Rates of breast cancer diagnosis, death expected to climb in coming decades
By 2050, new cases could rise by up to 38%, while deaths may see a steeper climb, potentially increasing 68%, according to new research from WHO.
GE HealthCare launches new AI-enabled automated breast ultrasound system
Ivenia ABUS Premium was designed to help streamline the supplemental breast ultrasound workloads and enhance diagnoses by improving ease of use and image reproducibility.
AI quantifies breast arterial calcifications on mammograms
There are no standards requiring radiologists to report on the presence of BACs, even though up to half of referring providers have indicated they would prefer to be made aware of the finding.

VIDEO: Meet the radiologist who’s in the hunt for NFL Fan of the Year

Breast-imaging specialist Amy Patel, MD, has already been named Fan No. 1 by her hometown Kansas City Chiefs. Now she’s up against national championship finalists from the NFL’s 31 other teams.

Personalized breast cancer risk assessment could reduce overdiagnosis

Personalized breast cancer screening programs could help women better understand their personal cancer risks and guide providers in recommending mammographic assessments based on these risks.

New data deepens debate over links between breast arterial calcification and CAD

The presence of breast arterial calcifications on mammography exams might not be as indicative of cardiovascular risk as previously thought, according to new data.

Why some women tend to overestimate their breast cancer risks

For women with dense breasts, it can be particularly challenging to differentiate between actual and perceived breast cancer risks.

Pandemic anxiety in mothers-to-be shows up in fetal neuroimaging

Pregnant women who felt stressed by healthcare disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic radiated the unease to their developing offspring. The effects were observable on fetal MRI of both brainstem structure and functional activity.

AI identifies breast lesion subtypes, could prevent unnecessary biopsies

In a new paper in Radiology, experts explain how the use of artificial intelligence to identify lesion subtypes could benefit both clinics and patients.

Philips running short on MRI coil disposables, FDA advising providers to consider image-guidance alternatives

In a letter to providers, the agency recommends Philips clients in the affected product category consider any of three steps to cope with the interruption.

How maternal COVID-related stress can alter fetal brain development

The preliminary results of a new study published in the medRxiv preprint server highlight variances in fetal brain development based on mothers’ perceived stress during the onset of COVID.

Womens Imaging

Rising rates of interval breast cancers have experts calling for more risk-based screenings

Most popular radiology video interviews on Health Imaging

Rates of breast cancer diagnosis, death expected to climb in coming decades

GE HealthCare launches new AI-enabled automated breast ultrasound system

AI quantifies breast arterial calcifications on mammograms