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.

Seno Medical Imagio breast imaging system.

AMA adds code to allow for reimbursement of opto-acoustic imaging modality

The new imaging modality was pioneered by Seno Medical for diagnosing breast cancer.

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ESR partners with GE HealthCare to focus on breast cancer treatment

A mobile screening system for breast cancer will be launched at the ECR 2024 conference.

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

Not all genres are equal in a clinical setting.

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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.

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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.

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. 

 

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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. 

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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.

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Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.