Breast cancer screening is at once one of the most significant, life-saving components of women’s healthcare, and also one of the most under-utilized, potentially difficult to access, and under-reimbursed. Finding ways to address those challenges involves advancing not only the technological solutions that underpin breast imaging modalities but the disparities in access to them.
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The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Be Seen campaign is spreading awareness about medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. Through commercials, videos, social media posts, earned media placements, paid advertising and word-of-mouth, Be Seen is raising the visibility and respect for the profession by educating the public, other health care professionals, prospective students and elected officials about the vital role medical imaging and radiation therapists play on the health care team.
Leah Hudkins, RT(R)(MR), MRSO, continues to seek out continuing education opportunities as she reaches new heights in diagnostic imaging. Her education is impressive with an associate degree in radiography, a bachelor’s in medical imaging technology and a master’s in radiologic and imaging sciences.
Women’s imaging is one of the most dynamic and evolving areas in healthcare, with advances in technology, patient-centered care, and population health initiatives shaping its future. Radiology and imaging directors are at the forefront of these changes, working to expand access, improve outcomes, and enhance the patient experience.
Radiology is often the entry point for diagnosis. If patients skip that step due to shame, lack of access, or fear of embarrassment, we’re not just losing an appointment – we’re losing trust, time, and critical opportunities to intervene early.
The Genius AI Detection PRO solution is Hologic’s latest and most advanced AI solution to support breast imaging. It uses the proven combination of 2D and 3D cancer detection AI and analyzes prior exams, improving the accuracy of breast screening results.
Now marking its 40th year, RSTI’s story is one of people: those who built it, those who teach within its walls, and the thousands of imaging professionals who have carried that training into real-world practice across the country and the world.
The Mammomat B.brilliant is the first completely redesigned mammography platform from Siemens Healthineers in over a decade. It includes new 3D image acquisition and image reconstruction technology as well as features for full-field digital mammography; breast biopsy; and titanium contrast-enhanced mammography.
When Dr. Refky Nicola isn’t in the classroom or the imaging department, you might find him in the recording studio, preparing for a podcast. In addition to working as an associate professor of radiology at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, and as chief of radiology services at Community General Hospital of Greater Syracuse, Nicola has spent the past three years working as an assistant editor of the Radiology Journal and RadioGraphics podcasts.
The Koning Vera Breast CT (Koning Vera or Vera Scan) is a groundbreaking 3D breast imaging system designed to advance the way clinicians visualize and evaluate breast tissue. Unlike traditional mammography, Koning Vera produces true three-dimensional images with exceptional spatial resolution, offering a comprehensive view of the breast.
