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.

Personalized breast cancer risk assessments at primary care up patients’ odds of mammography use

Annual mammography rates among women at high risk were significantly higher after the intervention, according to a new JAMA Network Open analysis.

Radiologists pilot immediate mammography reading, same-day recalls to boost breast cancer outcomes

Mass General physicians believe this practice is sustainable, resulting in less time spent on scheduling, reduced room cleaning, and lowering the chance of errors.

Ditching paper for e-worklist translates to ‘substantially’ shorter wait times for breast imaging patients

Brigham and Women's recently started using an electronic health record-embedded tool, resulting in many improvements for preoperative breast localization procedures.

Fertility treatment an opportune time to screen women in their 40s for breast cancer

Marrying mammography and the use of assisted reproductive technology appears feasible, particularly as birth rates rise among this age group, experts say.

Breast radiologists’ opinions diverge on how to structure resident education, rotations

Imaging experts said they were "surprised" at the lack of consensus regarding how to manage first rotations during a 12-week program.

National breast cancer screening expenditures surged 33%—to $5.2B—as DBT took hold

The U.S. healthcare system could have saved $1B if women were screened solely with 2D mammography in 2019, Yale experts wrote in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Breast density associated with an increased risk of invasive cancer among women 75 and up

Researchers recommend individualized screening strategies for this population, among whom mammography guidance remains murky.

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Screening for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer at outpatient imaging centers ‘highly feasible’

MD Anderson developed its questionnaire using National Comprehensive Cancer Network referral guidelines, administering the form as part of regular mammography intake.

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%