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.

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.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation launches $100M venture fund with radiologist startup scoring 1st investment
BCRF’s first venture funding is going to Clairity Inc., which uses AI to analyze routine mammograms and predict a woman’s five-year risk of developing cancer.
MRI method could personalize breast prosthesis sizing after mastectomy
The approach could improve on conventional prosthesis selection methods, which can be complicated and often require postoperative fitting.
Screening-detected breast cancer linked to better outcomes
New research could provide useful information for cancer registries and potentially help policymakers better evaluate screening outcomes to develop more effective guidelines.
FDA to stop mailing Mammography Quality Standards Act materials
Beginning on Oct. 22, the agency will instead be delivering these credentials through a new online system called the MQSA Facility Portal.

Among screening mammography no-shows, more than 40% fail to return as of 1 year later

Patients who are black or from socioeconomically disadvantaged populations are more likely to miss their appointments, according to new research published in JACR.

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Steadily declining mammography screening rates have hit a historic low, new data show

The proportion of women undergoing breast cancer imaging has dropped significantly from the peak seen between 2007 and 2010.

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FDA clears redesigned mammography platform from Siemens Healthineers

The new platform is the first redesign from Siemens Healthineers in over a decade.

Congress advances crucial cancer screening-related bill supported by American College of Radiology

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has favorably reported on the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act.

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SIR 2024: First-of-its-kind clinical trial announced for treatment of chronic pelvic pain

The Embolize Trial will test multiple procedures and assess any reduction in pain scores and medication usage.

SIR 2024: UAE can eliminate the need for hysterectomy after postpartum hemorrhage

In a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting, the procedure reduced hysterectomies by 94%.

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SIR 2024: Cryoablation an effective treatment for breast cancer

The study, presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting, marks one of the first to use freezing on large tumors in the breast.

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New AI model predicts cancer risk based on breast asymmetry

The program is a simplified modification of the popular Mirai deep-learning algorithm, developed by researchers at MIT to predict future cancer.

Womens Imaging

Solis Mammography expands into new state with HCA Healthcare joint venture

Breast Cancer Research Foundation launches $100M venture fund with radiologist startup scoring 1st investment

MRI method could personalize breast prosthesis sizing after mastectomy

Screening-detected breast cancer linked to better outcomes

FDA to stop mailing Mammography Quality Standards Act materials