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.

Investigational radiotracer has 'extremely valuable' potential for treating chronic condition
New findings suggest that 99mTc-maraciclatide can help physicians more accurately identify endometriosis on imaging.
Nearly half of women surveyed still think breast cancer screening starts at 50
The responses also suggested that a significant amount of women believe mammograms start before 40, highlighting a gap in screening policy knowledge.
'Defer to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment experts': Imaging leaders rail against new ACP breast cancer screening recs
Two respected radiology organizations have issued a stark warning on the new recommendations, stating that they risk confusing patients and “may contribute to thousands of additional breast cancer deaths each year.”
New mammogram policy: Maryland to require BAC notifications with first law of its kind
HB 1364, a bill some radiologists pushed back against, is headed to the Governor’s desk to be finalized. It is set to take effect on Oct. 1.
New guidelines recommend AI-based breast cancer risk assessments
NCCN suggests that 5-year future breast cancer risk assessments based on routine mammograms should be integrated into standard practices.

FDA to require breast-density notifications from mammography facilities

The administration also is strengthening its ability to oversee imaging providers and enforce standards in the Mammography Quality Standards Act.

#covidboostersideeffects #axillarylympadenopathy

COVID booster side effects: How long does axillary lymphadenopathy last after vaccination?

Axillary lymphadenopathy following COVID vaccination and/or boosters is a finding all radiologists must be mindful of when interpreting imaging, but new data clarify the timeline for when the side effect should resolve.

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

How do hormonal contraceptives affect breast density?

How recent developments in hormonal contraceptives affect breast density is an important consideration, as an increase in density category increases cancer risk.

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.

breast radiologist breast cancer mammography

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.

Womens Imaging

Investigational radiotracer has 'extremely valuable' potential for treating chronic condition

Nearly half of women surveyed still think breast cancer screening starts at 50

'Defer to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment experts': Imaging leaders rail against new ACP breast cancer screening recs

New mammogram policy: Maryland to require BAC notifications with first law of its kind

New guidelines recommend AI-based breast cancer risk assessments