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.

Unbalanced Mammography Media Coverage Focuses on Benefits, Downplays Harms

April 07, 2021

More than 60 percent of news stories, including those discussing screening mammography, only highlight the potential benefits of testing.

Interval Cancer Rate Lower with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis

April 06, 2021

Findings support argument for replacing digital mammography with digital breast tomosynthesis for breast cancer screening.

Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: April 5, 2021, to April 9, 2021

April 05, 2021

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

“Safer at Home” Pandemic Order Led to 40-Percent Decline in Imaging Services

April 03, 2021

Impact felt the most in specialties with high screening rates, least in interventional radiology.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: April 2, 2021

April 02, 2021

Fetal cardiac MRI and congenital heart defects; Survival tips for early radiology practice; Plus, Risk-based prioritization models for mammography during crises.

Diagnostic Imaging's Radiology Product Showcase: Quarter 1 2021

April 01, 2021

The latest products released on the market for Quarter 1 2021.

Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: March 29, 2021, to April 2, 2021

March 29, 2021

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

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

Chest X-ray and Chest CT for TB Detection; Contrast-Enhanced Mammography for Women with Breast Implants; Risk-Based Approach to Optimizing Mammography During Crisis; Plus, Natural Language Processing for COVID-19 Case Volume Prediction

Risk-Based Approach Could Optimize Mammography During Crises

March 25, 2021

Focusing on high-to-very high risk patients could provide the greatest cancer detection rate with the fewest exams during times of reduced capacity.

Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Equivalent to MRI for Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Implants

March 21, 2021

Findings show contrast-enhanced mammography is an acceptable option for women who may not have access to MRI or who cannot undergo the exam.