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.

'Powerful' new PET agent improves the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer
The agent “exhibits powerful tumor delineation” in challenging cases of determining cancer subtypes, and could potentially lead to more personalized, effective treatment strategies.
High resolution DBT exams enhance early cancer detection
Recent advances in imaging technology have built on the momentum DBT utilization has created for early diagnoses.
Symptom-detected breast cancers more likely to require mastectomy, chemotherapy
New research adds to the “strong evidence” supporting screening guidelines and highlights the importance of women adhering to clinical recommendations.
Contrast-enhanced mammography significantly improves early cancer detection
New trial results suggest CEM could enhance breast cancer detection beyond DBT exams when patients are faced with barriers to obtaining an MRI.
ChatGPT's medical advice may be deterring women from necessary imaging
The LLM’s responses may be misleading in certain situations, which could pose problems for patients who trust the medical advice it provides.

RadNet subsidiary gets green light for breast density AI

The FDA has cleared software that automatically assesses density of breast tissue on mammography.

ACR recommendations result in 15-fold increase in breast MRI eligibility among cancer survivors

Prior to 2018, it was recommended that women at higher-than-average risk undergo supplemental breast MRI screening only if they had a personal history of breast cancer in addition to carrying a hereditary breast cancer gene mutation.

Imaging industry names in the news: Koning, Medality, QT Imaging, Rezolut, Scanslated, more

Noteworthy market developments listed in the order announcements were posted.

Regulatory hurdles cleared by MedCognetics, Novartis

The Dallas-based company says its product incorporates bias-busting algorithms that overcome the lack of diverse populations available for model training.

Find It Early Act takes flight on Capitol Hill

Women with dense breasts or other heightened risk factors for breast cancer may be on the cusp of receiving 100% coverage for additional imaging beyond standard mammography.

Experts offer tips for improving breast density notifications

These notifications can sometimes leave many patients feeling even more bewildered about their mammogram results than they were before being made aware of their dense tissue.

AI is still one of the key technologies on the floor many radiologists want to learn more about. of the AI. A product rep discussing breast automated detection AI in the crowded Lunit booth at RSNA 2022.

9 technology trends and takeaways from RSNA 2022

Here are some interesting new technologies and key trends from the vast expo floor at the Radiological Society of North America 2022 meeting.

Examples of breast imaging. What does breast imaging look like? What does breast cancer look like? What do radiologists look for on mammograms?

New findings ‘challenge the use of imaging surveillance’ after any mastectomy

Regardless of whether or not they received reconstructive surgery, post-mastectomy patients probably need no follow-up imaging for breast cancer.

Womens Imaging

'Powerful' new PET agent improves the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer

High resolution DBT exams enhance early cancer detection

Symptom-detected breast cancers more likely to require mastectomy, chemotherapy

Contrast-enhanced mammography significantly improves early cancer detection

ChatGPT's medical advice may be deterring women from necessary imaging