Search results for "Mammography"
Introduction of mammography screening may increase breast surgery rates
Mammography screening may increase rates of breast surgery, including mastectomy, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/20/5.htm
20 Sep 2011
Low health literacy linked to poorer outcomes, use of health services
Patients with low health literacy are less likely to use health services and more likely to have poor health outcomes, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/2.htm
19 Jul 2011
Modeling study finds benefit in personalized mammogram schedules
Personalized mammography schedules based on women's individual risk factors could be more beneficial and cost-effective than generalized recommendations, according to a new modeling study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/12/1.htm
12 Jul 2011
New drugs approved for hypertension, lupus and COPD
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/fda.htm
1 May 2011
Screening mammography may be less accurate in women with previous breast cancer
MKSAP Quiz: office evaluation of progressive chronic kidney disease
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/2.htm
1 Mar 2011
IDSA updates guidelines for uncomplicated urinary tract infections
IDSA updates guidelines for uncomplicated urinary tract infectionsScreening mammography may be less accurate in women with previous breast cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/1.htm
1 Mar 2011
How many are too many for CT scans?
As many as one-third of the 70 million imaging tests ordered during the year may not be needed. Experts attempt to determine whether repeated radiation scanning doses could prove potentially yet unintentionally harmful.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/CT.htm
1 Feb 2011
HIV reduction efforts should target risky behaviors
MKSAP Quiz: daily cough without specific triggers
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/21/2.htm
21 Dec 2010
MRI screening associated with improved survival in women at high risk for breast cancer
The next issue is online
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/23/6.htm
23 Nov 2010
Cancer screens for cancer patients reveal ‘auto-pilot’ culture
MKSAP Quiz: gradual memory loss
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/19/2.htm
19 Oct 2010