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.

An MRI of a fetus inside the mother. The freakish appearance of the eyes and the face are normal for MRI fetal imaging. Image courtesy of RSNA

PHOTO GALLERY: What does fetal medical imaging look like?

This is a clinical photo gallery of fetal imaging that explains what all can be seen on medical imaging, how sex is determined, how measurements are used to track the development of a baby.

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University developing AI-enhanced imaging system to aid domestic violence victims

George Mason University received an anonymous $4.85M donation to advance the project.

MRI anxiety worse for girls from minority backgrounds, study finds

Latina girls ages 8-13 were placed in an MRI and given an emotional processing test to measure fear response.

Hologic breast care devices could cause life-threatening complications, FDA warns

UPDATED: BioZorb is FDA cleared for the radiographic marking of soft tissue sites for future procedures such as radiation therapy.

MRI reveals placental oxygenation levels may be linked to fetal brain development

Oxygenation levels not only seem to be a predictor of cortical growth and cognition, but likely childhood behavior as well, the study found.

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AI enhances diagnostic accuracy of breast cancer lesions found on ultrasounds

Despite a low 2% to 10% malignancy rate, biopsy is typically recommended when a BI-RADS 4A lesion is discovered in breast tissue.

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Over 134,000 US cancer cases went undiagnosed during COVID-19 pandemic’s peak

Cancers of the prostate (17%), female breast (13%), and lung (12%) accounted for the largest share of the tally, experts noted.

Radiology AI firm focused on visualizing dense breast tissue raises $1.7M

DeepLook Medical has developed what it claims is the first technology platform for assessing suspicious masses in such clinical scenarios.

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