Women's Imaging

Breast Tomosynthesis in Practice

Video: Washington Radiology Associates was an early adopter of breast tomosynthesis. Hear about the practice’s implementation and results.

Women's Imaging

Breast Biopsy Anxiety Drops with Good Communication

April 02, 2013 | Breast Imaging, Women's Imaging

By Diagnostic Imaging Staff

Better communication between radiologists and patients undergoing image-guided breast biopsies results in lower anxiety before and after the procedure.

Collaborating with Breast Surgeons

Blog | March 18, 2013 | Women's Imaging

By Vikash Panghaal, MD, MBA

Radiologists and breast surgeons often have different follow-up protocols for probably benign lesions. The closer collaboration is ideal, but we need to merge our algorithms.

Breast Imaging Market Is Picking Up After Slow Period

March 07, 2013 | Breast Imaging, Women's Imaging

By Whitney L.J. Howell

The tides are turning for breast imagers. After several years of declining demand and facility closures, the market is rebounding and more growth is expected.

FDA Clears Philips’ MicroDose SI Mammo System

March 04, 2013 | Mammography, Vendors, Women's Imaging

By Diagnostic Imaging Staff

Philips received FDA 510(k) clearance for MicroDose SI, a full-field digital mammography system that enables future Single-Shot Spectral Imaging applications.

Digital, Analogue Mammo Equal in Measuring Breast Density

March 04, 2013 | Breast Imaging, Mammography, Women's Imaging

By Diagnostic Imaging Staff

Breast density can be accurately scored with images obtained through either digital mammography or film-screen mammography.

Screening Mammograms Every Two Years OK for Older Women

February 05, 2013 | Breast Imaging, Mammography, Women's Imaging

By Diagnostic Imaging Staff

Mammograms every two years are just as beneficial to women over 65 as are annual exams — and may reduce false positives.