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.

Annual mammography beginning at 40 reduces breast cancer mortality by 42%, new data show

"I am hoping that primary care physicians see that risks of screening are manageable, and the benefits are tremendous," said Dartmouth's Debra L. Monticciolo, MD.

Access isn’t enough; other unmet needs keeping patients from using screening mammography

Patients with such impediments also are more likely to present to practices with late-stage disease, experts detailed in JAMA Network Open.

RadNet: General radiologists achieve specialist-level performance interpreting mammograms with help from AI

The Los Angeles-based provider and its AI division, DeepHealth, recently assessed the skills of 18 physicians using their custom-built software.

ESR partners with GE HealthCare to focus on breast cancer treatment

A mobile screening system for breast cancer will be launched at the ECR 2024 conference.

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New breast imaging approach provides high sensitivity while reducing false positives: ‘Groundbreaking advancement’

Low-dose positron emission mammography is a molecular imaging technique that also can reduce radiation exposure while avoiding breast compression.

Music eases anxiety during imaging. But, don’t let patients pick their playlist

Not all genres are equal in a clinical setting.

CMS beta testing new mammography-related quality measures

The federal agency is aiming to assess radiologist performance in breast cancer screening and improve patient outcomes.

Physician editorialist claims breast cancer screening at 40 will sow confusion; ACR fires back

Russell P. Harris, MD, penned the piece for the Annals of Internal Medicine, spurred by new recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

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