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.

ACR, AHRA, ASRT and more lend support to bill that would require coverage of supplemental breast imaging
The Find It Early Act aims to ensure all women have access to exams such as ultrasound and MRI, with no out-of-pocket costs.
How second pregnancies change the brain
New imaging findings detail how women’s brains change during their second pregnancy, revealing the unique alterations in networks related to attention and response.
How hypertension during pregnancy impacts a woman's long-term cardiovascular health
Emerging research suggests that the early postpartum period may represent a critical window for influencing a woman's long-term cardiovascular health.
PHOTO GALLERY: What does acute COVID-19 and long COVID look like on medical imaging?
This image gallery shows what the various clinical presentations associated with the COVID-19 and long COVID that have been documented during and after coronavirus pandemic.
AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests
Despite the dangers associated with the condition, its presence can often evade detection during pregnancy.

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.

breast radiologist breast cancer mammography

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.

Bolstering insurance coverage more effective than adopting breast density notification laws

Statutes mandating payment for supplemental screening of dense breasts produced 6% lower odds of diagnosis at a regional stage.

Healthcare professionals face significantly higher risk of breast cancer diagnosis than other women

The finding is part of a longitudinal study incorporating more than 830,000 women, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Womens Imaging

ACR, AHRA, ASRT and more lend support to bill that would require coverage of supplemental breast imaging

How second pregnancies change the brain

How hypertension during pregnancy impacts a woman's long-term cardiovascular health

PHOTO GALLERY: What does acute COVID-19 and long COVID look like on medical imaging?

AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests