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.

U.S. physicians, hospitals don't adhere to same breast cancer follow-up imaging guidelines

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) found that follow-up imaging for women with non-metastatic breast cancer strongly varies across the U.S. Differences are thought to be caused by varying common clinical practices implemented by multiple physician groups and hospitals.

July 13, 2018

Risk-based breast cancer screening may reduce costs, overdiagnosis

Not offering breast cancer screening to low-risk women and implementing risk-stratified breast screening programs may improve the cost-effectiveness of screening programs and reduce overdiagnosis, according to research published July 5 in JAMA Oncology.

July 6, 2018

51% of 2nd-opinion reviews of breast imaging exams change interpretations

More than half of patients without a breast cancer diagnosis who were self-referred for a second opinion of imaging results received a change in radiologic interpretation, according to research published online June 28 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

July 5, 2018
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75% of US breast imaging facilities lack gender inclusivity training, transgender patient policies

Roughly 75 percent of breast imaging facilities in the U.S. do not have explicit policies for transgender patients and do not offer nondiscrimination training to appropriately care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) patients, according to new research published June 20 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

June 21, 2018
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Most breast imaging facilities lack policies related to caring for transgender patients

Many breast imaging facilities in the United States lack policies that focus on providing friendly, inclusive care to transgender patients, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

June 21, 2018

Synthesized 2D mammography assesses breast density comparable to digital mammography

Breast density measurements by radiologists on synthesized digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), or synthesized mammography (SM), exams are equivalent to breast density measurements found with a full-field digital mammogram (FFDM), or standard 2D mammography, according to a study published June 12 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

June 14, 2018

Only half of breast cancer survivors get annual mammograms post-surgery

Contrary to breast screening recommendations, new research suggests that breast cancer survivors are not getting the recommended number of mammograms post-surgery, according to a new study published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN).

May 24, 2018

Yearly mammograms starting at 40 offer women the best odds of surviving breast cancer

Women who prioritize annual mammograms starting at the age of 40 have the greatest chance of catching, treating and surviving breast cancer, a study published this month in the Journal of the American College of Radiology suggests.

May 23, 2018