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.

ACC 2016, JACC, mammography, heart disease, screening, study

News | Women's Health

Study Suggests Mammograms Another Way to Screen for Heart Disease

March 28, 2016 — Routine mammography, widely recommended for breast cancer screening, may also be a useful tool to ...

March 28, 2016

Frost & Sullivan, Volpara Solutions, 2016 award, breast density

News | Breast Imaging

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Volpara Solutions Quantitative Breast Imaging Tools

March 28, 2016 — Based on its recent analysis of the breast density assessment solutions market, Frost & Sullivan ...

March 28, 2016

Toshiba, Aplio 500 Platinum ultrasound system, EVMS study, pregnancy outcomes, Superb Micro-Vascular Imaging SMI

News | Ultrasound Women's Health

Toshiba Aplio 500 Platinum Ultrasound Used in Multi-Site Pregnancy Outcomes Study

March 28, 2016 — Aplio 500 Platinum ultrasound systems from Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc., are being utilized in ...

March 28, 2016

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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

Indiana, breast density notification law, 2016

News | Breast Density | Jeff Zagoudis

Indiana Amends Breast Density Inform Legislation

March 23, 2016 — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed an amendment to the state’s 2013 breast density reporting bill Wednesday ...

March 24, 2016

News | Ultrasound Imaging

Digisonics Showcases Radiology Workflow Management Tools at AIUM 2016

March 15, 2016 — Digisonics will exhibit its latest enhancements for OB/GYN, general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound and ...

March 15, 2016

oral contrast agent, breast cancer, dense tissue, mammograms, American Chemical Society ACS

News | Contrast Media

Oral Contrast Agent Could Improve Breast Cancer Diagnoses

March 15, 2016 — The ongoing debate about breast cancer diagnostics has left many women confused — particularly over ...

March 15, 2016

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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

mammographic density, diabetes treatment, clinical study, 10th European Breast Cancer Conference

News | Breast Density

Diabetes Treatment Can Reduce Mammographic Density

March 9, 2016 — The use of diabetes treatment, whether by diet or pills such as metformin, decreases mammographic ...

March 09, 2016

whole breast radiotherapy, early breast cancer, IMRT, European study

News | Radiation Therapy

Study Suggests Partial Breast Radiation Sufficient for Early Breast Cancer

March 9, 2016 — Radiotherapy to the whole breast is standard treatment after breast-conserving surgery for women with ...

March 09, 2016

radiation therapy, BRCA mutation, breast cancer treatment, Red Journal study

News | Radiation Therapy

Clinical Review Explores Role of Radiotherapy in BRCA Mutation Breast Cancer Treatment

March 8, 2016 — In light of conflicting and inconclusive clinical data on the benefit of radiation therapy (RT) in ...

March 08, 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

FDA, alternative standard, full field digital mammography, FFDM, qualtity assurance QA

News | Quality Assurance (QA)

FDA Approves Alternative Quality Assurance Standard for Full Field Digital Mammography

March 8, 2016 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of an alternative digital mammography ...

March 08, 2016

NEC Displays, FDA clearance, MultiSync MD211G5, tomosynthesis, FFDM

Technology | Flat Panel Displays

NEC MultiSync MD211G5 Display Receives FDA Clearance for Tomosynthesis

March 3, 2016 — NEC Display Solutions of America announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance of its MultiSync ...

March 03, 2016

Comparison Charts

Breast Tomosynthesis Systems

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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

GE, SenoClaire, mammography, 3-D breast imaging, tomosynthesis, dense breast tissue

Feature | Breast Imaging | Melinda Taschetta-Millane

Revolutionizing Breast Imaging With the Adoption of 3-D Mammography

The digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) market continues to evolve, with reportedly no less than six new systems prepping ...

March 02, 2016

breast MRI, ER-positive breast cancer detection, Case Western Reserve study

News | MRI Breast

New MRI Analytics May Offer Quick Breast Cancer Treatment Guidance

February 19, 2016 — A new way to analyze magnetic resonance images (MRI) data appears to reliably distinguish between ...

February 19, 2016

digital breast tomosynthesis, DBT, long-term study, Perelman School of Medicine

Feature | Breast Imaging | Jeff Zagoudis

3-D Mammography Improves Cancer Detection, Reduces Callbacks Over Long Term

February 19, 2016 — The benefits associated with 3-D mammography, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), can ...

February 19, 2016

Lymphoseek, cervical cancer study, MD Anderson, sentinel lymph node biopsy, SLNB

News | Radiopharmaceuticals and Tracers

First Patient Enrolled in Lymphoseek Cervical Cancer Study

February 18, 2016 — Navidea Biopharmaceuticals Inc. last week announced that the first patient has been enrolled in a ...

February 18, 2016

breast density reporting bill, Mississippi, 2016

News | Breast Density

Mississippi Introduces Breast Density Reporting Bill

January 19, 2016 — Mississippi has joined the group of states contemplating a breast density inform law following the ...

February 16, 2016

Harvard Women's Health Watch, USPSTF mammography guidelines

News | Mammography

Harvard Women's Health Watch Assesses New Mammography Guidelines

February 5, 2016 — The January 2015 Harvard Women’s Health Watch discusses the new mammography guidelines from the U.S ...

February 05, 2016

Feature | Breast Density | Melinda Taschetta-Millane

The Debate Over Breast Density

Breast density notification is an ongoing topic that gained a lot of momentum in 2015, and continues to do so in 2016 ...

February 03, 2016

DCIS, ductal carcinoma in situ, radiation therapy, survival benefit, Brigham and Women's Hospital study

News | Women's Health

Study Tests Survival Benefit of Radiotherapy for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

February 2, 2016 — Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have found ...

February 02, 2016