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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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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AI proves a qualified second reader for screening mammography

According to one radiologist, the continued success of AI could make second reads for screening mammograms a thing of the past. 

September 8, 2023

Self-scheduled mammograms gaining popularity with younger patients

Patients under the age of 50 are opting for the ease and convenience of scheduling their own appointments, and the results may not be limited to mammography.

September 6, 2023
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Combining AI models leads to better breast cancer risk assessments

A new study out of Denmark suggests two advanced artificial intelligence algorithms are better than one. 

August 30, 2023
Mammography reading workstation at Sectra booth HIMSS23.

Common cancer screenings may not lead to longer lives, with 1 key exception

New research out of Norway focused on 6 common cancer screening tests, tracking their impact on more than 2 million patients.

August 30, 2023
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Some cancer patients may be able to skip the radiation after breast-conserving surgery

Skipping radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery would mean patients get to avoid the side effects linked to radiation exposure. 

August 25, 2023
money business cash flow dollar. Kingsway Financial Services, a Chicago-based holding company with subsidiaries in several industries, has acquired New Jersey-based Digital Diagnostics Imaging (DDI) for $11 million. The transaction was funded with $5.4 million in cash and $5.6 million in debt financing.

Dense breast imaging specialists secure $12M in funding

Delphinus Medical Technologies says it will use the investment to expand the commercial adoption of its SoftVue 3D Whole Breast Tomography System.

August 23, 2023

Around the web

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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