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.

Facility puts mammo services on hold after audit uncovers 'serious' image quality concerns
Women who underwent mammograms at the facility during the specified timeframe may need to have those exams repeated.
Dermal filler recently approved by FDA could skew breast imaging results, experts warn
The filler contains hydroxylapatite microspheres, which may be visible on medical imaging.
New survey explores women’s willingness to pay for breast cancer AI
“Radiology practices may wish to consider these findings when presenting patients with an option to pay for AI interpretation,” experts write in JACR.
FDA suspends medical spa's mammography operations amid 'serious concerns' about quality
Anyone who underwent mammograms at the clinic since late 2023 is urged to take action, as the exam quality likely did not meet clinical standards.
Breast cancer screening rates saw a 10% drop among several groups of women over the last 2 decades
Decreased screening rates among different subgroups highlight the ongoing need for outreach strategies that target vulnerable populations, experts contend.

Providers are requesting fewer preoperative MRIs for breast cancer patients

Female surgeons, in particular, are abiding by evidence-based guidelines, but a more selective approach is still needed among doctors.

Male breast cancer patients represent small portion of referrals but generate significant workload

About 75% of referrals result in an imaging exam, while only 1% lead to a cancer diagnosis, experts reported in Clinical Radiology.

‘Wake-up call’: Providers log substantially fewer breast biopsies with cancer diagnoses

The declines were more pronounced among Asian, Hispanic and Black women, imaging experts wrote in Radiology.

Private equity-backed breast imaging giant names new CMO after leader departs for AI firm

Radiologist Chirag Parghi, MD, slid into the role in May following stints as interim CMO and director of breast imaging across several Houston-area locations.

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.

Womens Imaging

Facility puts mammo services on hold after audit uncovers 'serious' image quality concerns

Dermal filler recently approved by FDA could skew breast imaging results, experts warn

New survey explores women’s willingness to pay for breast cancer AI

FDA suspends medical spa's mammography operations amid 'serious concerns' about quality

Breast cancer screening rates saw a 10% drop among several groups of women over the last 2 decades