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.

Hologic purchases competitor for $310M
Hologic has agreed to buy Endomag, a privately held breast cancer surgery company in the U.K.
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.
State legislation addresses gaps in breast imaging coverage, ensures affordable diagnostic exams
RBMA President Kit Crancer said a lack of federal policy has driven 20 states to adopt laws requiring that insurance cover the costs.
Women’s org names best hospitals for women
The Women’s Choice Award is out with its 2024 lists of best hospitals for women across 19 categories, from bariatrics and cancer care to stroke care and women’s services.
4 key trends in breast imaging
These trends include growth in 3D mammography, supplemental imaging for women with dense breasts and in the role of artificial intelligence.

Stacey Wolfson, MD, chief resident, and Beatriu Reig, MD, MPH, clinical assistant professor of radiology, Department of Radiology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explain the findings of a study they were the lead authors on published in Radiology. Their study looked at 1,200 women who were vaccinated and received breast imaging exams, and they found several cancers, so their conclusion is not to wait for breast imaging after receiving a COVID vaccine or booster.

VIDEO: Should women wait to get mammograms after COVID vaccination?

In an exclusive video, Stacey Wolfson, MD, and Beatriu Reig, MD, MPH, from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discuss the findings of their new analysis.

March 14, 2022

Breast cancer is overdiagnosed in 15% of screenings

Breast cancer overdiagnosis rates are down from previous estimates, but still occur in 1 of every 7 screenings, new research indicates.

March 1, 2022

Mammography disparities found among black, Hispanic women

While early screening and detection can play an important role in preventing breast cancer, new research from Mayo Clinic shows that some women, particularly minority women, aren’t being screened as often as their white counterparts.

December 16, 2016

ACR, SBI call for mammo screening beginning at 40

Less than two months after the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force set off a national controversy with its revised recommendations for mammography screening, the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) have issued recommendations calling for breast cancer screening to begin at age 40 and even earlier for high-risk patients.

January 5, 2010

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Womens Imaging

Hologic purchases competitor for $310M

Real-world implementation of AI in mammography

State legislation addresses gaps in breast imaging coverage, ensures affordable diagnostic exams

Women’s org names best hospitals for women

4 key trends in breast imaging

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