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.

Revolutionizing the early detection paradigm

Feature | Breast Imaging | By Laura Heacock, MS, MD

Future Horizons in Breast Cancer Screening

Breast cancer remains a significant health concern, responsible for more than 600,000 deaths annually. Early detection ...

November 03, 2023

As another Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Imaging Technology News is sharing excerpts from the October issue of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Bulletin, with applause to its expert authors who provided a historical overview of breast imaging, as well as an update on advocacy initiatives and cross-country 2023 legislation.

Feature | ACR | By Christine Book

American College of Radiology (ACR) Sheds Light on Breast Imaging Advances and Advocacy

October 31, 2023 — As another Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Imaging Technology News is sharing ...

October 31, 2023

Paige Lymph Node detects the presence of breast cancer metastases with near-perfect sensitivity with the power of AI

News | Artificial Intelligence

U.S. FDA Grants Paige Breakthrough Device Designation for Cancer Detection in Breast Lymph Nodes

October 30, 2023 — Paige, a global leader in end-to-end digital pathology solutions and clinical AI applications that ...

October 30, 2023

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LG-sponsored webinar takes place March 23 at 2 p.m. ET

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

Radionetics initiates its first clinical program targeting MC2R

News | Radiation Oncology

Radionetics Oncology Announces Initiation of Phase 1 Radiopharmaceutical Program Against a Novel Target for Adrenocortical Carcinoma

October 17, 2023 — Radionetics Oncology, Inc., a clinical stage radiopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and ...

October 17, 2023

68Ga-ABY-025 PET/CT and 18F-FDG PET/CT images at baseline with 18F-FDG PET/CT follow-up after 2 cycles of treatment in biopsy-confirmed HER2-positive disease

News | Breast Imaging

Whole-body PET/CT Predicts Response to HER2-targeted Therapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients

October 11, 2023 — A new imaging agent, 68Ga-ABY-025, can predict early metabolic response to human epidermal growth ...

October 11, 2023

Groundbreaking collaboration pioneers AI-driven mammography assessments to address radiologist shortages and enhance breast cancer screening accuracy using Lunit INSIGHT MMG

News | Women's Health

Lunit and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to Launch World's First Prospective AI Study in Symptomatic Breast Clinic Setting

October 6, 2023 — Lunit, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, and Leeds ...

October 06, 2023

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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

Bawendi’s expertise in optics, fluorescent molecules and tissue imaging were instrumental in development of Lumicell Direct Visualization System, which is currently under FDA review

News | Radiology Business

Lumicell Co-Founder Moungi Bawendi Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

October 6, 2023 — Lumicell, Inc., a privately held company focused on innovative fluorescence-guided imaging ...

October 06, 2023

Here is a look at the most-read content during the month of August on itnonline.com

Feature | Radiology Business | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane

The September Top 10

Here is a look at the most-read content during the month of September on itnonline.com: 1. PET Radiotracer Market ...

October 06, 2023

News | Breast Imaging

Swissray Announces Strategic Partnership with Koning Corporation to Distribute the Koning Vera Breast CT

October 2, 2023 — Digital radiography company Swissray has announced a strategic partnership with Koning Corporation ...

October 02, 2023

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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

Non-invasive tests may help identify patients facing higher risk for cervical cancer recurrence, enabling early intervention

News | Radiation Oncology

Liquid Biopsies Can Rapidly Detect Residual Disease Following Cervical Chemoradiation, Study Finds

October 2, 2023 — Two liquid biopsy tests that look for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the blood ...

October 02, 2023

Launches global partnership with Know Your Lemons, will ring Nasdaq opening bell for 17th time

News | Women's Health

Hologic to Expand Outreach During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 29, 2023 — Hologic, Inc., a global leader in women’s health, announced a series of activities promoting the ...

September 29, 2023

First randomized study shows accelerated treatment saves patients time and money and reduces treatment breaks

News | Women's Health

Short-course Radiation as Effective as Standard Treatment for Patients Who Opt for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

October 1, 2023 — In a first-of-its-kind study, people with breast cancer who underwent implant-based breast ...

October 01, 2023

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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

Study points to options to improve quality of life for patients whose cancer is cured with chemoradiation

News | Women's Health

Sexual Activity and Vaginal Dilation Associated with Fewer Side Effects After Cervical Cancer Treatment

October 1, 2023 — People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical ...

October 01, 2023

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that radiation therapy combined with two types of immunotherapy

News | Breast Imaging

Combination Radiation with Immunotherapy Shows Promise Against “Cold” Breast Cancer Tumors

September 27, 2023 — Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that radiation therapy combined with two ...

September 27, 2023

An AI model that can predict whether or not cancerous tissue has been fully removed from the body during breast cancer surgery

News | Mammography

A New AI Model has been Developed to Improve Accuracy of Breast Cancer Tumor Removal

September 26, 2023 — Artificial intelligence(AI) and machine learning tools have received a lot of attention recently ...

September 26, 2023

leading breast cancer specialist Wendie Berg, MD, PhD, professor of radiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC specializing in breast imaging

Blog | Breast Imaging

Reinforcing the Importance of Early Detection

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with leading breast cancer specialist Wendie Berg, MD, PhD ...

September 25, 2023

Partnership includes education and training to increase clinician confidence in the use of CEM, an emerging breast imaging modality

News | Mammography

Hologic and Bayer Announce International Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Package to Breast Imaging Facilities

September 22, 2023 — Hologic Inc. and Bayer announced an international partnership to deliver contrast-enhanced ...

September 22, 2023

Lunit SCOPE IO transforms pathologist discordance into concordance and predicts treatment response for breast cancer, enhancing the landscape of personal oncology care

News | Digital Pathology

Lunit SCOPE IO Enhances Breast Cancer Analysis and Treatment by Accurately Assessing Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes

September 22, 2023 — Lunit, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today ...

September 22, 2023

Women deserve the best chance at survival, and by educating more patients on the importance of annual exams, they have the opportunity to lead longer, healthier lives

Feature | Breast Imaging | By Susan Harvey, MD, FSBI

Saving Lives Through Improved Screening Awareness

In countries with organized screening programs, regular breast cancer screening has been a crucial tool in the clinician ...

September 22, 2023

The IGAR system is the first and only robotic guidance and placement system cleared to work inside an MRI bore, one of the most challenging hospital environments

News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Insight Medbotics Announces World’s First FDA-Cleared, MRI-Compatible Robot

September 14, 2023 — Insight Medbotics, a medical device company combining the accuracy of MRI with the precision of ...

September 14, 2023