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.

AI accurately predicts breast cancer years before diagnosis
This information could help providers personalize breast cancer screening strategies and initiate treatment earlier.
Over half of eligible women skip their mammogram
According to new survey data, nonadherence is not for lack of concern about the disease—75% of the women surveyed reported being concerned about their breast health.
Breast cancer rates are on the rise, new report reveals
This week, the American Cancer Society’s annual Breast Cancer Statistics report revealed several eye-opening figures.
Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be safely shortened prior to breast reconstruction
New research suggests that treatment regimens can be nearly halved without increasing the risk of recurrence or complications further down the road.
Patients covered by Medicaid less likely to undergo 20-week ultrasound during pregnancy
Babies born to women with public insurance also face lower odds of being diagnosed with congenital heart defects before birth, new research suggests.

Music eases anxiety during imaging. But, don’t let patients pick their playlist

Not all genres are equal in a clinical setting.

February 9, 2024

Premature births can be predicted at 23 weeks using ultrasound

The method was developed based on 22 years of research and has been shown effective in a new study.

January 24, 2024

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Arizona bill would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings

Susan G. Komen, a breast cancer advocacy group, is urging lawmakers to pass the legislation.

January 23, 2024

Video of Samir Patel, MD, diagnostic radiologist at Radiology Inc., value management program founder and director and a board member of the Beacon Health System, explaining how AI is being implemented in mammography at RSNA 2023.

Real-world implementation of AI in mammography

Samir Patel, MD, radiologist at Radiology Inc., and a board member of the Beacon Health System, explains how AI is being implemented in clinical practice for breast imaging.

January 19, 2024

Your fingerprint sweat may reveal if you have breast cancer

Scientists may have turned their criminal forensics research into an accurate alternative to screening mammography.

January 5, 2024

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ChatGPT 'mostly' accurate when answering questions on breast biopsies, with 1 major exception

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University asked the chatbot about common findings from core-needle biopsies.

January 5, 2024

MIT scientist develops ultrasound bra for early breast cancer detection

The device connects to an ultrasound machine and sends images to any smartphone.

January 3, 2024

Mayo Clinic rings in the new year with two AI-powered cancer care initiatives

Two AI developers have announced new agreements with the academic medical center, both related to improving the delivery of oncology services.

January 2, 2024

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'This could be a paradigm shift': How PET with newly approved flurpiridaz compares to SPECT

GE HealthCare's flurpiridaz, the PET radiotracer that recently received FDA approval, offers several key benefits over SPECT. Jamshid Maddahi, MD, discussed the details in an exclusive interview.

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Ultrafast myocardial contrast echocardiography shows early potential to evaluate CAD

Ultrafast MCE could go on to become a go-to treatment option for obstructive coronary artery disease, according to the authors of a new first-in-human clinical study.

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FDA clears new software for AI-powered CCTA assessments

Elucid's PlaqueIQ was trained to turn CCTA images into interactive 3D reports that help physicians visualize the presence of atherosclerosis.

Womens Imaging

AI accurately predicts breast cancer years before diagnosis

Over half of eligible women skip their mammogram

Breast cancer rates are on the rise, new report reveals

Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be safely shortened prior to breast reconstruction

Patients covered by Medicaid less likely to undergo 20-week ultrasound during pregnancy

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