Women's Health

The women’s health channel includes news, videos, podcasts and other content related to technology used to detect and treat breast cancer and cervical cancer, including mammography, breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), automated breast ultrasound (ABUS), breast ultrasound, breast biopsy and breast radiation therapy.

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News | Breast Density

Study Demonstrates Strong Linear Correlation Between Volumetric Breast Density and Mammography Sensitivity

January 18, 2017 — Researchers from Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC) have demonstrated that automated volumetric ...

January 18, 2017

News | Breast Imaging

Additional Data Validates Potential of Imagio Opto-Acoustic Breast Imaging System to Reduce Negative Biopsies

Seno Medical Instruments, Inc. announced results from two analyses of the company's European MAESTRO post-market ...

January 17, 2017

MD Buyline, James Laskaris, five medical technology innovations, very near future

Feature | Radiology Imaging

Five Medical Technology Innovations We Might See in the Very Near Future

January 17, 2017 — James Laskaris, emerging technology analyst at MD Buyline, recently offered his perspective on five ...

January 17, 2017

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Webinar | Mammography

WEBINAR: Advanced Diagnostic Technology for Accurate Imaging

The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the radiology community. Hospitals, doctors’ offices and clinics found ...

March 03, 2022

Hitachi Aloka, Sofia 3-D Breast Ultrasound, Innovative Technology Designation, Vizient Inc., RSNA 2016

News | Ultrasound Women's Health

Sofia 3-D Breast Ultrasound Receives Innovative Technology Designation from Vizient

January 13, 2017 — Hitachi Aloka Medical America Inc. announced in November that the Sofia 3-D Breast Ultrasound system ...

January 13, 2017

Gamma Medica, LumaGEM Molecular Breast Imaging system, MBI, Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

News | Molecular Imaging

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia Purchases Pennsylvania’s First LumaGEM Molecular Breast Imaging System

January 11, 2017 — Gamma Medica announced in November that Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia had committed to ...

January 11, 2017

Sponsored Content | Videos | Breast Density

Innovative Breast Cancer Screening for Women With Dense Breast Tissue

Monica Saini, M.D., consultant medical director — ABUS at GE Healthcare, discusses the necessity for personalized breast ...

January 09, 2017

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Videos | Artificial Intelligence

VIDEO: Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Radiologists Workflow

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more common place in radiology practices, and emerging technologies are ...

November 11, 2020

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News | Brachytherapy Systems

Analysis Shows IORT Boost Effective Prior to Whole Breast Radiation

January 5, 2017 — iCAD Inc. announced that researchers presented updated data on the use of intraoperative radiation ...

January 05, 2017

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News | Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapy May Increase Complications in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Implants

January 2, 2017 — Radiotherapy increased complications and impaired patient-reported satisfaction with reconstructed ...

January 02, 2017

An example of areas of dense breast tissue (white areas) on a mammography X-ray.

News | Breast Imaging

Breast Cancer Screening Disparities Exist for U.S. Minorities

December 29, 2016 — Significant differences exist in breast cancer screening rates for racial groups in the United ...

December 29, 2016

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Table 1. Compared to 2-D mammography, which yields four images per patient, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), or 3-D mammography, produces hundreds of images per patient. While this provides more information for clinicians, the exponential increase in data can result in reader fatigue and burnout, which may ultimately affect patient care.

Case Study | Artificial Intelligence

From Surviving to Thriving: How Regional Medical Imaging Enhanced Productivity

As the largest independent imaging group in Michigan with 10 locations across the state, Regional Medical Imaging (RMI) ...

April 09, 2020

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News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

MRI Shows Pregnancy Leads to Changes in the Mother's Brain

December 28, 2016 — Pregnancy involves radical hormone surges and biological adaptations, but the effects on the brain ...

December 28, 2016

Technology

FDA Clears DenSeeMammo Breast Density Category Assessment Software

December 20, 2016 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to Statlife’s DenSeeMammo ...

December 20, 2016

Videos | RSNA 2016

Editor’s Choice of Most Innovative New Technologies at RSNA 2016

ITN and DAIC Editor Dave Fornell takes a tour of some of the most innovative new technologies being displayed on the ...

December 19, 2016

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Figure 1. R MLO view from four different years. The skin mole is marked with a circular skin marker (TomoSPOT REF# 782, Beekley Medical) on the far-left image. These images demonstrate the potential for significant variability in location of the skin lesion due to movability of the skin during positioning.

Case Study | Breast Imaging

Use of Mole Markers in DBT Improves Clinical Workflow and Patient Safety

Christina Jacobs, M.D., Director of Breast Imaging (Bronson Health System) is always looking for ways to work more ...

April 09, 2020

Client Outlook, eUnity enterprise image viewing platform, FDA clearance, diagnostic mammography reading

Technology | Breast Imaging

FDA Clears eUnity for Diagnostic Mammography Reading

December 14, 2016 — Client Outlook announced in November that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared its ...

December 14, 2016

News | Breast Imaging

Most Women Unaware of Breast Density's Effect on Cancer Risk

Most women don't know that having dense breasts increases their risk for breast cancer and reduces a mammogram's ability ...

December 12, 2016

News | Breast Imaging

Large Study Finds No Evidence for Age-based Mammography Cut-off

In the largest-ever study on screening mammography outcomes, researchers found that there is no clear cut-off age to ...

December 09, 2016

Technology | Computer-Aided Detection Software

QView Medical Announces FDA PMA Approval for 3-D Automated Breast Ultrasound CAD

December 7, 2016 — QView Medical Inc. announced that it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in ...

December 07, 2016

Ikonopedia, Closed-Loop Resolution Manager, breast imaging, reporting, RSNA 2016

News | Breast Imaging

Ikonopedia Showcases Breast Imaging Closed-Loop Tracking System at RSNA

December 7, 2016 — Ikonopedia showcased its new Closed-Loop Resolution Manager, designed to keep breast imaging patients ...

December 07, 2016

News | Computer-Aided Detection Software

iCAD Showcases Use of Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence at RSNA 2016

December 6, 2016 — iCAD Inc. highlighted its suite of advanced cancer detection and workflow tools in its booth at the ...

December 06, 2016

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News | Breast Imaging

Research Proves Tomosynthesis Increases Early Detection

December 2, 2016 — New research presented at the 2016 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting found ...

December 02, 2016

Volpara Solutions, VolparaEnterprise 2.0, breast imaging software, RSNA 2016

News | Breast Imaging

Volpara Solutions Launches VolparaEnterprise 2.0 Software at RSNA 2016

December 2, 2016 — Volpara Solutions announced the launch of VolparaEnterprise 2.0 software, which helps breast imaging ...

December 02, 2016