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.

Standard contrast protocols may be 'overdosing' women with the imaging agent
New research suggests female patients attenuate significantly more contrast media in their vessels and organs compared to men.
Commercially available AI increases breast cancer detection by nearly 20%
Results from the world’s largest prospective artificial intelligence study revealed the system could significantly benefit breast cancer screening programs.
Use of POCUS during first trimester slashes pregnancy-related ED visits
“POCUS in early pregnancy helps clinicians more efficiently and accurately diagnose problems without compromising the quality of needed first trimester assessments—saving time, money and stress for patients.”
FDA seeking nominations for mammography advisory committee
The National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee provides guidance and recommendations related to the standards by which facilities are regulated.
Tattoo ink a promising option for localizing sentinel axillary lymph nodes
In some cases, the method even helps to home in on sentinel nodes that may not have been identified during prior biopsy.

Q&A: Breast MRI Shows Its Strength

Mitchell Schnall, MD, of the University of Pittsburgh details the strengths and challenges of this formidable adjunct to mammography.

September 1, 2004

Confirma breast MRI CAD provider for RadNet Management

Confirma Inc. will provide its CADstream system to RadNet Management Inc., a California provider of medical imaging services, making it the exclusive breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) CAD (computer aided detection) system for RadNet's 55 diagnostic

July 15, 2004

Confirma, iCAD to market combined mammo and breast MRI CAD technologies

Computer-aided detection (CAD) firms Confirma Inc. and iCAD Inc. have signed an agreement to market each other's respective CAD technologies.

June 10, 2004

Confirma rolls out breast MRI system at four CDI sites

Confirma Inc. will be the exclusive provider of CAD (computer-aided detection) technology for breast MRI for the Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI).

May 27, 2004

Aurora completes first installation of 1.5Tdedicated breast MRI system

Aurora Imagine Technology Inc. has installed its dedicated breast MRI system at Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center.

March 25, 2004

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Womens Imaging

Standard contrast protocols may be 'overdosing' women with the imaging agent

Commercially available AI increases breast cancer detection by nearly 20%

Use of POCUS during first trimester slashes pregnancy-related ED visits

FDA seeking nominations for mammography advisory committee

Tattoo ink a promising option for localizing sentinel axillary lymph nodes

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