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.

How second pregnancies change the brain
New imaging findings detail how women’s brains change during their second pregnancy, revealing the unique alterations in networks related to attention and response.
How hypertension during pregnancy impacts a woman's long-term cardiovascular health
Emerging research suggests that the early postpartum period may represent a critical window for influencing a woman's long-term cardiovascular health.
PHOTO GALLERY: What does acute COVID-19 and long COVID look like on medical imaging?
This image gallery shows what the various clinical presentations associated with the COVID-19 and long COVID that have been documented during and after coronavirus pandemic.
AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests
Despite the dangers associated with the condition, its presence can often evade detection during pregnancy.
AI uses pre-op mammograms to predict post-op cancer recurrence
Experts believe the tool could better inform surveillance strategies in women who have been treated for breast cancer.

Souped-up primary care model boosts timely follow-up after abnormal cancer screening results

The “multilevel” intervention involved EHR reminders, patient outreach and navigation to encourage individuals to return following breast or lung imaging.

An RSNA attendee undergoes an MRI brain scan on the expo floor using the Hyperfine Swoop head MRI system. It is self-shields with a low field 0.064 T. It uses a standard wall power outlet and can be wheeled through a standard 34-inch wide door frame. It weighs 1,400 pounds. Imaging sequences include T1, T2, FLAIR, and DWI (with ADC map) and its operational controls are all directed on an iPad interface. #RSNA #RSNA22

FDA clears new artificial intelligence capabilities for portable MRI scanner

This is the eighth clearance in the past three years for Hyperfine's Swoop system, company officials said Monday.

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The 6 factors that most commonly fuel breast radiologists’ desire to leave a job

"The survey created here can be administered by radiology practices to predict when breast radiologists are vulnerable to quitting,” researchers detailed in JACR.

Survey says most women skip their recommended mammogram

Women cite a lack of time as the primary reason for not scheduling a mammogram, according to a survey from one large health system.

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Jury awards woman $7.6M in breast cancer diagnosis-related malpractice case

The case dates to 2015, when Kentuckian Kimberly Johnson received an erroneous letter from the local hospital stating that she was cancer-free.

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography, large hospital system ink ‘groundbreaking’ partnership

The Addison, Texas-based imaging group is teaming with Jefferson Health to open more than a dozen new centers in the Philadelphia area.

National Cancer Institute charts ‘alarming’ drop in cancer diagnoses

The decreases appeared to be greatest for cancers typically diagnosed via screening, including breast, lung and colorectal cancer.

How MRI “fingerprinting” could help personalize breast cancer treatment

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University are commissioning a study to determine if a novel MRI technique can predict the effectiveness of chemotherapy in treating breast cancer.

Womens Imaging

How second pregnancies change the brain

How hypertension during pregnancy impacts a woman's long-term cardiovascular health

PHOTO GALLERY: What does acute COVID-19 and long COVID look like on medical imaging?

AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests

AI uses pre-op mammograms to predict post-op cancer recurrence