Posted by barbarahales

Physicians and patients alike are in a quandary as to which is the best screening modality for breast cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force  set out to answer this question. Analyzing  data for five different modalities, results  were evaluated. The modalities compared were: film mammography digital mammography magnetic resonance imaging clinical brest examination breast [...]

Posted by barbarahales

In the latest effort to keep healthcare costs down following on the heels of the mammography guidelines change, comes a revision on the need for annual pap smears. The latest evidence-based recommendations  issed by ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) were posted November 20, 2009. Screening Rate Change The initial cytology screen has been moved [...]