AuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging Insider

Dear Women's Imaging Insider,

Since 2009, 28 states have enacted breast density notification legislation -- which women's health advocates consider a victory. But how, exactly, are radiologists complying with these laws, particularly in terms of assessing breast cancer risk and offering supplemental imaging? Cautiously, according to California researchers, who recently explored the question. Click here to learn more about what they found.

When you're finished with our Insider Exclusive, check out what else is going on in the Women's Imaging Community:

• Find out why FDG-PET is a better predictor of breast cancer treatment response and outcomes than fluoride-PET for patients with metastatic bone lesions.
• Check out what Taiwanese researchers have to say about using low-dose CT to measure breast density.
• Discover which is better for dense breast screening: automated breast ultrasound or handheld.
• Read why breast fatty acids could be useful indicators of cancer in postmenopausal women.
• Get the scoop on the effectiveness of a new, dedicated positron emission mammography device for finding tiny breast lesions.

As always, if you have a comment, report, or article idea to share about any aspect of women's imaging, please contact me.