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.

Placental MRI can predict adverse pregnancy outcomes early on in gestation

A new study highlights the benefits of MRI for determining pregnancy risks related to placental dysfunction, opening doors for earlier care management. 

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How do radiologists really feel about adopting AI? New data offer insight

Up to 60% of radiologists have intentions of adopting artificial intelligence tools into clinical practice in the near future. 

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Screening recommendations are disputed, so when are women actually starting their annual mammograms?

The responses of 1,948 women aged 40 to 49 were detailed recently in Academic Radiology, where researchers offered detailed insight into what factors influence women at average risk of breast cancer to seek or delay screening at certain ages. 

COVID-19 medical imaging examples of various clinical presentations. SARS-CoV-2 clinical imaging presentations.

PHOTO GALLERY: What does COVID-19 look like on medical imaging?

This image gallery shows what the various clinical presentations associated with the COVID-19 virus that have been documented during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Following inspection failures, 2 mammography centers have 2 different outcomes

The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) has updated the status of two previously disaccredited mammography operations, rehabilitating the reputation of one while showing the other in limbo.

94% of silicone breast implant recipients neglect FDA screening recommendations

Since 2006, the FDA has recommended MRI screenings as a way to detect asymptomatic breast implant ruptures—but many patients seem unaware of or are actively ignoring the guidance. 

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Research offers new guidance on managing architectural distortion visualized on DBT exams

Multiple areas of architectural distortion visualized on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) exams are likely to produce high-risk pathology results. 

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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has published new patient-friendly breast cancer screening guidelines

The new guidelines put emphasis on the age at which average-risk women should begin annual screening and breast assessments.