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.

MRI technique makes breast cancer 'glow' on imaging
The technique highlights differences in how water molecules move through cancerous tissue in comparison to healthy tissue.
Commercially insured women less likely to be referred for interventional procedures
“These findings raise the question of whether insurance reimbursement impacts referral patterns for other conditions and specialties, and the extent to which it may outweigh evidence-based care decisions."
Deep learning reconstruction cuts breast MRI scan times in half
The use of DLR also provides greater flexibility with protocols in comparison to conventional single-shot echo-planar imaging.
How hormonal status affects background parenchymal enhancement on contrasted mammograms
New research provides detailed insight into how specific factors that impact hormone levels, such as breastfeeding, contraception, medication and menopausal status, alter BPE on CEM.
Endometriosis imaging agent impresses at clinical trials
Diagnosing endometriosis often requires laparoscopy, as ultrasound and MRI frequently fail to detect the painful, sometimes debilitating condition, especially in its early stages.

Aurora Dedicated Breast MRI System upgrade installed at Boston-based imaging center

Faulkner-Sagoff Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Centre at Faulkner Hospital, Boston, Mass., is using the Aurora Dedicated Breast MRI System to provide patients with a more advanced breast cancer detection.

Aurora's breast MRI system goes to Taiwan

Aurora Imaging Technology Inc. has installed its first dedicated Breast MRI system outside the United States at the Breast Care Center at Chai-I Hospital in Taiwan.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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MRI technique makes breast cancer 'glow' on imaging

Commercially insured women less likely to be referred for interventional procedures

Deep learning reconstruction cuts breast MRI scan times in half

How hormonal status affects background parenchymal enhancement on contrasted mammograms

Endometriosis imaging agent impresses at clinical trials

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