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.

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Your fingerprint sweat may reveal if you have breast cancer

Scientists may have turned their criminal forensics research into an accurate alternative to screening mammography. 

January 5, 2024
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ChatGPT 'mostly' accurate when answering questions on breast biopsies, with 1 major exception

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University asked the chatbot about common findings from core-needle biopsies.

January 5, 2024
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MIT scientist develops ultrasound bra for early breast cancer detection

The device connects to an ultrasound machine and sends images to any smartphone.

January 3, 2024

Mayo Clinic rings in the new year with two AI-powered cancer care initiatives

Two AI developers have announced new agreements with the academic medical center, both related to improving the delivery of oncology services.

January 2, 2024
Artificial intelligence can help make breast cancer screening mammography more accurate.

Insurance coverage a primary factor of breast cancer mortality

A new study found no significant differences in mortality based on race or ethnicity once cancer was confirmed.

December 21, 2023
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Women’s org names best hospitals for women

The Women’s Choice Award is out with its 2024 lists of best hospitals for women across 19 categories, from bariatrics and cancer care to stroke care and women’s services.

December 20, 2023
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South Korean imaging AI vendor Lunit to acquire rival for $193M

Adding Volpara's mammography solutions, used in over 2,000 U.S. sites, could catapult the acquirer "into the forefront of the American market.”

December 14, 2023
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF), a related organization of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), this week released a statement on the criminalization of medical errors. The APSF said criminal prosecution is unjust and counterproductive is healthcare organizations want to find ways to mitigate errors by understanding how they happen and create protocols or IT systems can can help prevent future errors. The criminal trial of nurse RaDonda Vaught was counterproductive to safety.

Interruptions during mammogram reading increase inaccuracies, radiologist burnout

Interruptions while reading breast images contribute to emotions associated with physician burnout, according to a new study. 

December 5, 2023