August 21, 2013 by Carol Ko , Staff Writer A new study shows that slow-growing breast lesions classified as “probably benign” commonly found with ultrasound screenings can be safely re-evaluated in 12 months instead of being immediately followed up with unnecessary biopsies and exams. Current guidelines suggest that such lesions should be followed up either […]
Monthly archives for August, 2013
National Breast Density Notification Amendment Advances
August 13, 2013 by Nancy Ryerson , Staff Writer The fight for breast density notification legislation has taken another step forward. Advocates proposed an amendment to the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) that would require that women screened for breast cancer be informed if they have dense breasts. Currently, 12 states have enacted breast density […]
Thermal Scan Detects Early Arthritis
Device Detects Warmth in Joints — Early Sign of Inflammation By Jeanie Lerche Davis WebMD Health News July 13, 2004 — A new device is showing promise for detecting arthritis in the hands before joint destruction occurs. A group of researchers at Duke University reports that a process called thermography is sensitive enough to identify […]