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Obamacare tied to rise in mammograms
(HealthDay)—The number of Medicare patients getting mammograms increased slightly, but significantly, in the first three years of U.S. health-care reform, according to a new study.
Sep 20, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Radiologists detect breast cancer in 'blink of an eye'
A new study by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital in collaboration with researchers at the University of York and Leeds in the UK and MD Andersen Cancer Center in Texas puts to the test anecdotes about experienced ...
Aug 29, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
New York poised to expand access to breast cancer screening
New York is poised to expand access to breast cancer screening under an agreement reached by top state lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who made combating the cancer a priority after the successful cancer treatment ...
Jun 13, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer detection rates of mammogram readers don't decline over time
A new study has found there is no decline over time in the accuracy of medical staff who analyse mammogram scans for indications of breast cancer.
May 10, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Women's adherence to breast cancer screening guidelines varies following false-positive mammogram
Depending on when they received their last mammogram, women who receive a false-positive result are more or less likely to get screened at recommended intervals, according to preliminary findings from a University of North ...
Apr 22, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
What do the new breast cancer screening guidelines recommend about when to start yearly mammograms?
In October, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines for when women at average risk should be screened for breast cancer. These new recommendations are less straightforward than past versions, resulting in ...
Nov 2, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Study: Breast cancer detection not better with computer aid
New research says computer-assisted detection used in most U.S. mammograms adds no benefit to women.
Sep 28, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Paying women to have mammograms is unethical, ethicist says
The widespread practice of incentivizing mammogram completion via cash payments, typically by insurance companies and ranging from $10 to $250, is unethical according to a Viewpoint article published this week in JAMA by ...
Sep 10, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
False-positive mammogram result traumatic for most women, study finds
(HealthDay)—In a finding that won't surprise many who've been through this ordeal, researchers say emotional turmoil is common for women whose mammogram falsely suggests they have breast cancer.
Aug 26, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Radiation from mammograms may be lower than thought
(HealthDay)—The low risks from radiation exposure during mammography screening may be even lower than experts have assumed, a new study contends.
Jul 15, 2015
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