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.

Wearable ultrasound patch offers continuous monitoring of high-risk pregnancies
Researchers are hopeful that the patch can give providers the data needed to identify critical abnormalities earlier.
ACR offers tips for navigating the breast biopsy needle shortage
The needles were added to the FDA’s list of device shortages in April months after a major manufacturer stopped shipments to “correct an issue."
Late-stage breast cancer diagnoses have risen significantly over last decade
And the uptick in incidence rates is not exclusive to any one demographic or tumor subtype, experts caution.
Solis Mammography opens 4 new imaging centers
The TowerBrook Capital-backed breast imaging provider announced the latest openings on May 11, with new centers in Houston and Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
AI model helps discern patients' need for supplemental breast imaging
New findings support the routine use of deep learning-based risk assessments, as this method can decrease subjectivity, reduce unnecessary imaging and improve diagnostic accuracy.

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Fewer radiologists are interpreting breast imaging exams, with key workforce implications

From 2013 to 2022, the percentage of rads submitting breast care claims to Medicare dropped from about 47% down to 34%.

Experts caution patients on the dangers of boutique fetal ultrasounds

Due to the elective, rather than diagnostic, nature of these exams, operators are not required to complete formal training or be registered if the scans are done in privately owned entities.

FDA grants De Novo marketing authorization for at-home prenatal ultrasound

Women's health experts are calling the approval a "long-awaited leap forward" for obstetrical care.

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45% of seniors report longer wait times for care than 1 year ago, new RBMA survey finds

About 60% of those experiencing delays said they’ve struggled to find doctors who accept Medicare, the Radiology Business Management Association reports.

Mammography services suspended at 2 hospitals following ACR review

A news release indicates the suspensions are due to breast images not meeting the college's clinical quality standards.

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AI predicts interval cancer risk based on negative mammograms

The ability to predict interval cancer risk is intriguing for providers, as these cancers are often more aggressive and have worse prognoses.

AI reveals crucial community factors influencing cancer screening rates

Neiman researchers recently scoured for factors that might impact screening rates across cancers of the colon/rectum, lung, breast and prostate, using nationwide Medicare data.

Mammography false negative rates rising, driven by a few key factors

The number of women who had a screening mammogram miss cancer leapt from less than 1 per 1,000 women in 2010 up to as high as 2.5 by 2022.

Womens Imaging

Wearable ultrasound patch offers continuous monitoring of high-risk pregnancies

ACR offers tips for navigating the breast biopsy needle shortage

Late-stage breast cancer diagnoses have risen significantly over last decade

Solis Mammography opens 4 new imaging centers

AI model helps discern patients' need for supplemental breast imaging