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.

Florida passes bill requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed S.B. 158 into law following its approval by the Florida legislature, while Ohio lawmakers also have proposed a similar bill.
Fast breast MRI protocol cuts scan times up to 80% while maintaining accuracy
"Shorter reading and scan times may allow implementation of MRI in national screening programs, making it available for all women," one expert says.
Creating real-time telebreast imaging that includes remote patient consults
Arlene Sussman, MD, medical director with vRad, explains a telebreast imaging system that allows patients direct video consults with a remote radiologist just after their exams to increase personalized care and answer questions immediately.
Research links tissue patterns on imaging with breast cancer risk
These findings could be beneficial for women with dense breasts, which increase the risk of developing cancer while making it significantly more difficult to detect.
Same-day breast biopsy program reduces patient wait times by 73%
A multidisciplinary team of breast radiologists, nurses, patient navigators, medical assistants and technologists worked to implement the program at Denver Health.

MR-directed enhanced mammography detects more malignancies than MR-directed ultrasound

MRI-directed contrast enhanced mammography could serve as a useful stand-alone or complimentary tool for biopsy planning when suspicious lesions are detected.

Minority women are more likely to delay or forego follow-up breast imaging, study reveals

Nearly 20% of the women included in the study did not complete their follow-up imaging at all, and out of the 3,648 women who did adhere to additional imaging, 23.3% delayed their exams beyond the recommended 60-day period.

Is stopping antithrombotic therapy prior to image-guide breast biopsy really necessary?

Experts arrived at this conclusion after comparing incidents of hematoma between patients who did and did not receive antithrombotic therapy prior to their procedure.

COVID's impact on breast radiology trainees represents a 'critical workforce issue'

The authors of the new study noted that, even before the pandemic, consultant breast radiologists were among the most in-demand specialists. The loss of interest in it as a specialty due to COVID will inevitably pose further challenges for recruitment.

Same-day results could increase breast cancer screening compliance, study shows

Many women who receive their mammogram results on the same day as their exam report feeling better about their overall experience.

Example of an artificial intelligence (AI) app store on the Sectra website, where Sectra PACS users can select the AI algorithms they want that are already integrated into the Sectra System. Other vendors have followed a similar approach to AI developed by many smaller vendors they partner with.

VIDEO: Development of AI app stores to enable easier access

Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD, FACR, American College of Radiology (ACR) Data Science Institute Chief Science Officer, explains how radiology vendors have developed AI app stores to make it easier to access new FDA cleared AI algorithms.

Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD, FACR, American College of Radiology (ACR) Data Science Institute Chief Science Officer, explains artificial intelligence (AI) for radiology. Dreyer also holds the positions of vice chairman of radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, chief data science and information officer for the departments of radiology for both Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

VIDEO: Where will radiology AI be in 5 years?

Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD, FACR, American College of Radiology (ACR) Data Science Institute Chief Science Officer, explains 5 developments to watch for in radiology artificial intelligence (AI).

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.

Womens Imaging

Florida passes bill requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging

Fast breast MRI protocol cuts scan times up to 80% while maintaining accuracy

Creating real-time telebreast imaging that includes remote patient consults

Research links tissue patterns on imaging with breast cancer risk

Same-day breast biopsy program reduces patient wait times by 73%