Mammography

The Diagnostic Imaging mammography modality focus page provides information, videos, podcasts, and the latest news about industry product developments, trial results, screening guidelines, and protocol guidance that touch on the use of mammography, including 2D digital mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, and breast ultrasound.

Personalizing Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

October 18, 2021

Artificial intelligence can help seek out and identify high-risk patients who might benefit from more extensive screening.

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Shows Promise in Community Setting

September 29, 2021

The impact of digital breast tomosynthesis on screening performance and screen-detected cancers appears to generalize beyond trials and academic centers to the community setting.

Understanding Breast Imaging Features of Transgender Women Is Key to Improving Care

September 09, 2021

Feminizing hormone therapy may increase the risk of breast cancer in transgender women, a growing body of research suggests, underscoring a need for health care providers to understand the risks, breast imaging features, and health care needs of this demographic.

Managing Risks of Delaying Breast Cancer Screening and COVID-19 Vaccine-Associated Lymphadenopathy Requires Individualized Approach

August 25, 2021

A nuanced approach is needed to weigh the risk of vaccination-associated axillary lymphadenopathy against the risk of delaying breast cancer screening.

Women Who Canceled Pandemic-Era Screening Mammograms Share Similarities

August 02, 2021

Age, race, and insurance all factor in to whether women got their annual exams.

Volpara Receives FDA Clearance for Breast Density Algorithm

August 01, 2021

Software improves on breast density assessment algorithm with artificial intelligence.

Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: July 26 to July 31, 2021

July 26, 2021

Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: July 19, 2021, to July 23, 2021

July 23, 2021

Take a quick look at Diagnostic Imaging's Top 5 stories of the week.

Black Women Twice as Likely to Experience Breast Cancer Diagnostic Delay

July 20, 2021

Race is the most significant contributor to delays with breast cancer diagnosis.

Adding Liquid Biopsy to Breast Imaging Could Improve Accuracy

July 18, 2021

Including a DNA-methylation analysis could improve early diagnosis for BI-RADS 4 patients.