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.

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography enters new state with imaging center acquisition
The company now operates over 150 outpatient imaging centers across 23 major markets also including Dallas, Houston, Denver, D.C. and more.
90% of voters polled agree health insurers should cover all recommended breast imaging
A coalition of organizations including the Society of Breast Imaging are seeking support for the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act.
Breast imaging startup BeSound raises $7M, eyes nationwide clinic rollout
The firm offers technology that combines ultrasound with FDA-approved, near-infrared photo-acoustic imaging.
Radiology Partners supplements regular breast screenings with as-needed—and AI-aided—cardiology referrals
The nation’s largest radiology practice is introducing an AI-based service that can warn women of looming cardiovascular risk whenever they receive a routine screening mammogram.
AI turns mammograms into CVD risk assessments—no outside data required
Thanks to AI, clinicians can use mammograms to do a lot more than identify signs of breast cancer. Researchers explored data from nearly 50,000 patients, presenting their findings in Heart.

Automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) allows for reproducible breast imaging without variation based on which sonographer performs the exam. It also can help centers were they are short on qualified breast sonographers. Breast ultrasound can help identify cancers, or benign cysts, even in women with very dense breast tissue. At the GE Healthcare booth at RSNA.

Automated ultrasound excels for women with dense breasts

Could automated breast ultrasound replace handheld ultrasound?

Example of the four types of breast tissue density. The density of fibroglandular tissue inside the breast impacts the ability to easily see cancers. Cancers are very easy to spot in fatty breasts, but are almost impossible to find in extremely dense breasts. These examples show craniocaudal mammogram findings characterized as almost entirely fatty (far left), scattered areas of fibroglandular density (second from left), heterogeneously dense (second from right), and extremely dense (far right). RSNA

Breast density notification laws: How will the FDA's updates affect radiologists and referring providers?

The FDA will soon require mammography providers to inform all patients of their breast density status. To anticipate how the update might affect key stakeholders, it’s important to understand exactly what has changed.

Nearly 100,000 individuals sign petition demanding alternative to painful mammography

Dutch woman Murial van der Draaij first launched the effort, characterizing the traditional compression exam as "torture."

‘Startling’ study findings show persistent barrier to follow-up imaging after a mammogram

Women covered by commercial plans with higher out-of-pocket costs received significantly fewer subsequent procedures, experts wrote Monday in JAMA Network Open.

axillary lymphadenopathy after COVID booster

Follow-up imaging for reactive adenopathy s/p COVID booster might not be necessary

Experts recently gained a better understanding of how axillary lymphadenopathy presents on breast MRI following COVID boosters.

Is it OK to delay follow-ups for 'probably benign' abnormalities on mammography screening?

Many were concerned that delays in care inflicted by COVID restrictions also would potentially delay diagnoses, causing undue harm for patients.

Imaging center, partner hospital agree to pay $2M to settle False Claims Act case

Diagnostic Imaging Associates billed CMS for both service components, but the hospital was ineligible for reimbursement, the DOJ said.

GBCA dose drops significantly in breast MRI thanks to machine learning

The use of synthetic images could reduce the amount of gadolinium-based contrast agents needed for breast MRI examinations, according to new data published this week in Radiology.

Womens Imaging

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography enters new state with imaging center acquisition

90% of voters polled agree health insurers should cover all recommended breast imaging

Breast imaging startup BeSound raises $7M, eyes nationwide clinic rollout

Radiology Partners supplements regular breast screenings with as-needed—and AI-aided—cardiology referrals

AI turns mammograms into CVD risk assessments—no outside data required