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.

Survey data underscore need for tailored AI strategies in different healthcare settings
Researchers with UT Southwestern Medical Center recently surveyed over 900 women about how they view the technology's deployment in screening.
Risk-based screening strategy averts more breast cancer deaths, reduces false positives
This new imaging approach has the potential to benefit women with both high and low risk of developing cancer, researchers charge.
Imaging startup announces commercial launch of its portable, wearable breast ultrasound system
Experts believe the system has the potential to "dramatically improve access, speed and accuracy, especially for women with dense breasts.”
ACR outlines key changes in the new BI-RADS guidelines
American College of Radiology Chief Executive Officer Dana Smetherman, MD, explains the highlights of the recent BI-RADS Version 2025 release, the first update in more than a decade.
Health insurer Highmark will provide 100% coverage for all diagnostic breast imaging
The new policy applies to all health plans across Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia and Delaware, “removing financial barriers for essential breast cancer diagnostics.”

Breast radiologists sued more frequently in the US than Canada

Researchers speculated on several reasons why the United States sees more breast imaging-related lawsuits than its neighbor to the north.

Breast cancer overdiagnosis may be common among older women, study contends

The findings point to a "real need for better tools to identify which women may benefit from screening and which breast cancers are unlikely to be progressive."

AI reduces radiologists’ mammography screen-reading workload by 44%

The technology was able to detect about 20% more cancers when compared to standard screening, without impacting false positives.

FDA clears AI tool to boost quality of prenatal ultrasounds

Paris, France-based Sonio also recently raised $14 million in series A financing led by Cross Border Impact Ventures.

Deep learning detects precancerous changes on mammograms

What’s more, the model proved beneficial in a large, diverse cohort that included women with benign breast disease and BRCA mutations.

Some radiologists' stress lowered during COVID, but it was short lived

Breast radiologists are known to have higher rates of burnout in comparison to many of their peers, but the beginning of the pandemic brought this group something not often encountered within the specialty—downtime.

Scientists train artificial intelligence to mimic the gaze of radiologists reading images

"This system is bringing with it a greater humanization of AI and therefore a more realistic representation of what we do as radiologists,” one member of the specialty said.

Imaging AI vendor’s stock leaps 86% after inking ‘strategic commercial agreement’ with Radiology Partners

ICAD Inc. said the deal spans multiple years and will see the nation’s largest radiology group adopting its breast technology across the enterprise.

Womens Imaging

Survey data underscore need for tailored AI strategies in different healthcare settings

Risk-based screening strategy averts more breast cancer deaths, reduces false positives

Imaging startup announces commercial launch of its portable, wearable breast ultrasound system

ACR outlines key changes in the new BI-RADS guidelines

Health insurer Highmark will provide 100% coverage for all diagnostic breast imaging