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.

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.
Google's mammography AI system slashes interpretation times by one-third
That's according to findings from the largest NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening settings to date.
Alabama passes legislation requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging
House Bill 300 was officially enacted on March 5 after it was signed into law by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey.

Different tactics required when addressing imaging disparities among American Indian women

For instance, income does not have the same influence on outcomes as other populations, according to new analysis of Medicare data.

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Breast MR imaging a possible barrier to timely surgery following cancer diagnosis

Providers must be aware of age and how it impacts a patient’s care pathway after an MRI or other scan, experts wrote in JAMA Surgery.

AI competition furthers research on computer-aided detection in breast imaging

For the challenge, eight teams were tasked with developing algorithms capable of achieving high sensitivity for lesion detection on DBT exams.

Proposed bills in several states would bolster coverage for breast imaging services

The Susan G. Komen organization has lobbied for the proposals and recently touted them in a series of separate announcements.

Mammography guideline changes have produced a ‘harmful’ spillover effect

Mammography screening trends had remained flat, but they fell across all age groups after the USPSTF issued new guidelines in 2009.

Mediolateral oblique view from a screening mammogram in a 54-year-old woman shows a small cluster of microcalcifications in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast. The right image shows a detailed spot magnification view of the calcifications. Stereotactic biopsy revealed grade 2 ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). RSNA image. Image of breast micro calcifications associated with breast cancer.

Why the way microcalcifications on mammograms are regarded could change

New research suggests that the tissue environment where microcalcifications of the breast are formed could hold clues into how breast cancer progresses.

Older women with breast cancer can safely forego radiation therapy

New data suggest that it may not be necessary for women older than 65 with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer to undergo radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery and hormone therapy, as it does not impact death rates or metastasis risk.

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Ultrafast MRI predicts breast cancer upgrade

Preoperative ultrafast MRI could help guide biopsy and surgical management decision in patients with ductal carcinoma in situ.

Womens Imaging

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

Google's mammography AI system slashes interpretation times by one-third

Alabama passes legislation requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging