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.

Portable ultrasound helps novice users accurately perform breast exams
Experts from MIT, where the technology was developed, are optimistic their system can be used by almost anyone, including individuals with no ultrasound experience.
FDA clears contrast-enhanced mammography, biopsy features for breast imaging system
Interest in CEM has seen significant growth in recent years as more clinical evidence supporting its use has come to light.
Radiology nurse navigator helps streamline imaging for breast cancer patients
A new role at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is improving the diagnostic process for both patients and providers.
AI method slashes breast MRI acquisition times
Researchers believe the technique also could have utility for brain, head and neck MRI applications and could eventually be adapted to other imaging modalities as well.
AI-generated risk scores help predict future breast cancer cases
Breast cancer risk scores change over time, with those who go on to develop cancer showing unique patterns that could provide valuable guidance into their diagnostic needs.

Deep learning detects precancerous changes on mammograms

What’s more, the model proved beneficial in a large, diverse cohort that included women with benign breast disease and BRCA mutations.

Some radiologists' stress lowered during COVID, but it was short lived

Breast radiologists are known to have higher rates of burnout in comparison to many of their peers, but the beginning of the pandemic brought this group something not often encountered within the specialty—downtime.

Scientists train artificial intelligence to mimic the gaze of radiologists reading images

"This system is bringing with it a greater humanization of AI and therefore a more realistic representation of what we do as radiologists,” one member of the specialty said.

Imaging AI vendor’s stock leaps 86% after inking ‘strategic commercial agreement’ with Radiology Partners

ICAD Inc. said the deal spans multiple years and will see the nation’s largest radiology group adopting its breast technology across the enterprise.

Automatically predicting the likelihood of a screening mammogram recall using EMR data

Scientists see important implications from their work as practice leaders seek to improve efficiency and the patient experience.

breast radiologist breast cancer mammography

Momentum builds as Missouri becomes the 18th state to pass law bolstering breast imaging coverage

It’s also the fifth local legislature to do so in 2023, following in the footsteps of Tennessee, Washington, Maryland and New Mexico.

Women strongly prefer contrast-enhanced mammography over breast MRI for supplemental screening

The findings were reached using an analytic hierarchy process, which can help physicians review options with patients who have never experienced either exam.

FDA approves Bayer’s imaging agent Ultravist for use in contrast-enhanced mammography

The Germany-based corporation said this is the “only contrast agent approved for this indication” in America.

Womens Imaging

Portable ultrasound helps novice users accurately perform breast exams

FDA clears contrast-enhanced mammography, biopsy features for breast imaging system

Radiology nurse navigator helps streamline imaging for breast cancer patients

AI method slashes breast MRI acquisition times

AI-generated risk scores help predict future breast cancer cases