Theresa Pablos[email protected]MRIMultiple DWI-MRI metrics can cut breast biopsy rateA new prospective trial published on November 17 in Radiology has identified multiple metrics on diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI-MRI) scans that can reduce the number of unnecessary breast biopsies while maintaining the excellent diagnostic performance of contrast-enhanced MRI.November 19, 2020BreastFood, housing insecurity tied to breast biopsy delayWomen with food and housing insecurity experience a delay between receiving a BI-RADS 4 or 5 result on diagnostic breast imaging and a subsequent biopsy. The finding is part of a paper on the effects of unmet social needs on imaging that will be presented at the virtual RSNA 2020 meeting.November 18, 2020UltrasoundUltrasound shows long-term effects of COVID-19The long-term effects of COVID-19 were evident on images acquired with point-of-care ultrasound scanners (POCUS) used to monitor the recovery of patients who experienced severe cases of the disease. Researchers described their findings in a November 13 article in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.November 17, 2020MRIBrain MRI shows lead's effects decades laterMRI scans revealed structural brain changes in a group of middle-aged adults who were exposed to lead as children. The findings were part of a long-term study published on November 17 in JAMA.November 17, 2020UltrasoundUltrasound shows lung abnormalities in COVID-19 'long-haulers'A Spanish team used ultrasound scans to document lung abnormalities in three patients who recovered from COVID-19 but still had persistent symptoms months later. The November 7 study adds to a growing body of research on patients with lingering COVID-19 symptoms, often described as long-haulers.November 16, 2020RSNARoad to RSNA 2020: Women's ImagingA number of exciting women's imaging topics will be featured at the virtual RSNA 2020 meeting, including developments in ultrasound screening and cutting-edge interventional techniques to treat breast malignancies.November 15, 2020RSNA3 topics shaping the future of women's imagingBreast imagers will have a wide variety of scientific content in women's imaging to see at the RSNA 2020 virtual meeting. From efforts to personalize breast screening to cutting-edge techniques changing the way breast cancer is treated, researchers are working to improve the entire continuum of breast care.November 15, 2020RSNACOVID-19 casts long shadow on women's imagingAs with the rest of radiology, women's imaging in 2020 has been marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in drastic drops in imaging volume. At the same time, nagging questions persist about whether mammography screening exams postponed due to COVID-19 could result in higher breast cancer rates later on.November 15, 2020BreastReport: Missed mammograms may never be made upIt may be impossible to make up the thousands of mammograms missed in the first half of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis on November 4 in Health Services Research. The shortfall could lead to several hundred delayed breast cancer diagnoses at just one commercial insurer alone.November 12, 2020BreastBreast density can predict lymphedema riskBreast density calculations derived from mammograms can be used to predict lymphedema risk in breast cancer survivors. The study, published on November 11 in JAMA Network Open, was the first to peg breast density as a prognostic factor for lymphedema, according to the authors.November 11, 2020Previous PagePage 5 of 22Next PageTop StoriesMRIDeep learning plus MRI predicts likelihood of postpartum hemorrhageAround the world, postpartum hemorrhage is one of the primary causes of complications and fatalities among women.Womens ImagingPersonal tragedies spur unity behind bill for diagnostic breast careMRIFDA cites MRI study in new requirements for COVID-19 manufacturersMolecular ImagingSNMMI: Consider radiation safety when adding F-18 MPI to the radiation oncology suiteCTACS: Half of cancer mortality due to modifiable risk factors
