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.

ACR, AHRA, ASRT and more lend support to bill that would require coverage of supplemental breast imaging
The Find It Early Act aims to ensure all women have access to exams such as ultrasound and MRI, with no out-of-pocket costs.
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.

breast radiologist breast cancer mammography

Data underline the effectiveness of mammography screening among older women

“The results suggest that mammography screening can be effective in older women, particularly as life expectancy increases,” researchers contend.

FDA temporarily halts mammography services at critical access hospital, claiming they posed ‘serious risk to human health’

Phelps Memorial Health Center has completed the necessary remedies, including notifying any women who underwent breast imaging the last two years.

Google Health, radiology vendor seek regulatory approval of AI as independent mammography reader

"We hope to not only alleviate the increasing burdens on radiologists worldwide but also reduce disparities in healthcare," one Google AI leader said.

AI-based decision support tool can reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, save millions

Scientists at Houston Methodist Hospital developed the intelligent-augmented breast cancer risk calculator, testing it across a large dataset to produce promising results.

background parenchyma enhancement breast MRI

MRI finding linked to heightened cancer risk among women with very dense breasts

A new AI model helped researchers identify a relationship between background parenchyma enhancement on breast MRI exams and breast cancer risk.

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.

Womens Imaging

ACR, AHRA, ASRT and more lend support to bill that would require coverage of supplemental breast 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