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.

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Survey says most women skip their recommended mammogram

Women cite a lack of time as the primary reason for not scheduling a mammogram, according to a survey from one large health system.

October 3, 2023
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3D scanner capable of 5-second mammograms unveiled in Europe

Siemens Healthineers unveiled the new technology at the annual congress of the European Society of Breast Imaging in Valencia, Spain.

October 2, 2023
Artificial intelligence can help make breast cancer screening mammography more accurate.

As synthetic mammography keeps improving, it may soon be the new standard

Synthetic mammography has certain disadvantages, but they may be outweighed by its improved safety.

September 29, 2023
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Majority of patients say cancer screening should not be based on life expectancy

A poll from the University of Michigan shows that older adults are skeptical of cancer screening guidelines based on age.

September 28, 2023
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Hologic and Bayer join forces to improve breast cancer detection

The two companies have joined forces to push for contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) adoption worldwide.

September 22, 2023
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Pretargeted radioimmunotherapy shows early promise in treating aggressive ovarian cancer

The new-look nuclear medicine treatment was able to cure advanced ovarian cancer in some mice, with limited side effects.

September 22, 2023
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How MRI “fingerprinting” could help personalize breast cancer treatment

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University are commissioning a study to determine if a novel MRI technique can predict the effectiveness of chemotherapy in treating breast cancer.

September 21, 2023
The IGAR surgical robot. Image courtesy of Insight Medbotics.

FDA clears new MRI-compatible robot for breast biopsies

The newly cleared device from Insight Medbotics represents a collaboration between robotics experts and surgeons. 

September 14, 2023

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Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

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