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.

VIDEO: Gender differences in women with cardiovascular disease and implications for imagers

Erin D. Michos, MD, co-editor in chief of the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, discusses gender differences in heart disease presentations.

Specially trained radiographers spot breast cancer at rates comparable to radiologists

Radiographers trained to recognize certain findings on screening mammograms could help address the worldwide shortage of radiologists.

Abbreviated breast MRI protocols not widely available in areas that would benefit the most

While the notion is promising, bringing abbreviated protocols to fruition in underserved areas remains a challenge, according to a first-person take from providers at a clinical practice in Bogota, Colombia.

Internal symposium for breast imaging technologists is a hit among attendees

Of those who completed post-symposium surveys, 100% agreed that they would recommend the event to others who are looking to expand their knowledge of breast imaging.

Consequential imaging: 6 ways prenatal ultrasound affects health and/or care

Parents-to-be consider prenatal ultrasound imaging a ceremonial custom they don’t want to miss out on.

A slice from a tomosynthesis 3D mammography mammogram. Image courtesy of Mass General

VIDEO: 3D mammography is becoming the standard-of-care in breast imaging

Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) President John Lewin, MD, explains breast tomosynthesis has already become the default standard in mammography today.

Supplemental breast imaging modalities of automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) and molecular imaging.

VIDEO: Use of supplemental imaging in women with dense breasts

Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) President John Lewin, MD, discusses the types of supplemental breast imaging used to aid cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue.

Two of the top stories this month included the death of MRI pioneer Raymond Vahan Damadian. Experts at MIT also developed ultrasound stickers that can be worn in the same manner as a Band-Aid while also producing diagnostic quality images in real-time. #MRI

Top Health Imaging stories in August 2022

Here are the most popular stories on Health Imaging in August, based on our website analytics.

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