Womens Imaging: Page 167

AI can predict breast cancer molecular subtypes on MRI

By Erik L. Ridley

Can an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm identify the molecular subtype of breast cancer from breast MRI as accurately as genetic testing? Not yet, but a deep-learning model offers considerable potential, according to research published online January 31 in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

February 5, 2019

Radiologists can help detect signs of domestic violence

By Brian Casey

By recognizing signs of trauma on imaging exams, radiologists can help identify cases of domestic violence between intimate partners, according to a study published February 5 in Radiology. Researchers identified imaging and demographic factors associated with a greater likelihood of abuse.

February 5, 2019

FDA updates adverse event report for NY mammo facility

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated an adverse event report it issued for South Shore Radiology of Howard Beach, NY.

February 4, 2019

Self-compression is a viable option for mammography

By Kate Madden Yee

Women who control their own breast compression during screening mammography end up having mammograms that are just as good as those in which a technologist controls the compression -- and the women report less pain, according to a study published online February 4 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

February 4, 2019

Why we need a BI-RADS-like system for uterine tumors

By Dr. Hooman Noorchashm, PhD

Does radiology need a scoring system like BI-RADS for tracking uterine tumors? In this Second Opinion article, Dr. Hooman Noorchashm, PhD, proposes just such a system, which he believes is necessary after a painful personal experience: the death of his wife, Dr. Amy Josephine Reed, from a uterine soft-tissue sarcoma.

February 3, 2019

How clean are endovaginal ultrasound probes?

By Kate Madden Yee

Are endovaginal ultrasound probes being correctly disinfected? Not as they should be -- and this poses a health risk to women, according to a review published in the January issue of the Israel Medical Association Journal.

January 31, 2019

Hologic reports 5% revenue gain in Q1

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Powered by double-digit growth in U.S. breast health, international, and global molecular diagnostics business, women's imaging firm Hologic saw revenue increase by 5% in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

January 30, 2019

Women get unnecessary mammograms before breast reduction

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Almost a third of women younger than 40 without known cancer risk undergo unnecessary mammography screening before breast reduction surgery, according to a research letter published in JAMA Surgery.

January 30, 2019

Volpara gets FDA nod for new density uses

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Breast imaging software developer Volpara Solutions has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market an updated version of its VolparaDensity software that is designed to be used with images acquired with SmartCurve paddles from Hologic.

January 30, 2019

AuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging Insider

By Kate Madden Yee

January 29, 2019

6 vital steps to ensure success in breast screening

By Dr. Ruud Pijnappel, PhD

Screening for breast cancer works, but it requires a solid infrastructure, consisting of rigorous training and education, monitoring, auditing, and continuous adjustment, Dr. Ruud Pijnappel, PhD, from the Netherlands told delegates on the second day of the Total Radiology conference at Arab Health 2019.

January 29, 2019

Hologic, Fujifilm settle mammography patent dispute

By Brian Casey

Hologic and Fujifilm Medical Systems USA have agreed to settle a dispute over patents relating to digital mammography technology, with the firms signing an agreement that will enable both to continue selling their products in the U.S. and worldwide.

January 28, 2019

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