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.

FDA suspends medical spa's mammography operations amid 'serious concerns' about quality
Anyone who underwent mammograms at the clinic since late 2023 is urged to take action, as the exam quality likely did not meet clinical standards.
Breast cancer screening rates saw a 10% drop among several groups of women over the last 2 decades
Decreased screening rates among different subgroups highlight the ongoing need for outreach strategies that target vulnerable populations, experts contend.
Autonomous AI reduces radiologists' breast cancer screening workload in real-world setting
Deployed in screening mammography, the tool identifies normal, low-risk exams and eliminates the need for double reads.
FDA clears 2 new MR-guided breast biopsy tools
The products were developed with both patients and providers in mind and were designed to streamline the entire procedural process.
Insurer and business lobbying interests kill supplemental breast imaging bill in 1 state
Earlier this year, Kansas lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 409, seeking to close insurance gaps for women who need follow-up scans after screening mammography.

Hospital pauses mammography services after radiologists resign at partner practice over ‘witch hunt’

Physicians at Northern Arizona Radiology reportedly had been forced to work long hours to re-read exams looking for missed cancers.

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New study may provide model for assessing AI performance in real-world settings

“It’s vital that imaging centers have a process in place to provide ongoing monitoring of AI once it becomes part of clinical practice,” one expert noted.

‘Immediate attention’ needed to address cancer diagnosis deficits stemming from pandemic

The largest diagnosis deficits were observed for breast, colon and lung cancer, experts detailed in JAMA Network Open.

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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.

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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.

Womens Imaging

FDA suspends medical spa's mammography operations amid 'serious concerns' about quality

Breast cancer screening rates saw a 10% drop among several groups of women over the last 2 decades

Autonomous AI reduces radiologists' breast cancer screening workload in real-world setting

FDA clears 2 new MR-guided breast biopsy tools

Insurer and business lobbying interests kill supplemental breast imaging bill in 1 state