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.

Women on GLP-1 medications may be less likely to develop breast cancer
The study, which was managed by the American College of Radiology, is raising important questions related to the benefits of GLP-1 use.
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.

New research can help radiologists manage architectural distortion identified via DBT exams

After surgical excision, 10.2% of the architectural distortion cases with nonmalignant pathology at biopsy were upgraded to malignant, researchers reported in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Survey unearths significant variation in practice patterns for localizing breast lesions

Barriers to more widespread use of certain novel devices and modalities may be related to cost and lack of expertise, experts wrote Tuesday.

Quality improvements reduce biopsy wait times for patients with suspicious breast MRIs

The initiative led to a 30% increase in the number of patients who required fewer visits before receiving a diagnosis, University of Michigan Health System researchers reported.

Simple switches help hospital reduce excess patient visits, biopsy wait times after breast MRI

Michigan Medicine had seen breast MRI volumes climb 94% while related biopsies leapt 150%, prompting leaders to launch their quality initiative.

Abbreviated MRI outperforms DBT for detecting secondary breast cancer

“Our study results suggest that AB-MRI could potentially be sufficient for post-treatment surveillance,” experts suggested Thursday in Academic Radiology.

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Fatigue impacts inexperienced breast radiologists’ performance, underlining importance of regular breaks

Physicians with five or fewer years of experience are more likely to order additional imaging when reading DBT exams later in the day.

Machine learning model accurately predicts DCIS upstaging without invasive surgery

Understanding a patient's risk of developing invasive cancer without having to undergo surgery could help patients and providers choose more appropriate treatment plans.

Ultrasound outperforms four other modalities at assessing margins during breast surgery

Although ultrasound came out on top, achieving optimal operator performance could be taxing on resources, doctors cautioned.

Womens Imaging

Women on GLP-1 medications may be less likely to develop breast cancer

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