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AI shows major promise in breast cancer detection, new studies suggest
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 12, 2023 Source:AI shows major promise in breast cancer detection, new studies suggest Reference:Artificial intelligence-supported screen reading versus standard double reading in the Mammography Screening with Artificial Intelligence trial (MASAI): a clinical safety analysis of a randomised, controlled, non-inferiority, single-blinded, screening accuracy study
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Sunday House Call, #832, April 24, 2022: Eye luggage; The baggage we would not mind losing in transit.
What are the causes of bags under our eyes? It is a combination of genetics, physiology, and behaviour/choices. You calls: A man states that he is having pain in his legs and arms. Cannot walk well, or lift his arm to comb his hair Should a woman with no family history of breast cancer be…
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Were breast cancer screening guidelines based on a flawed Canadian study? Principle investigators refute allegation made by researchers from reputable institutions who will have their commentary published this week in the Journal of Medical Screening.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 23, 2021 Source:Breast cancer screening guidelines based on flawed Canadian study, new paper say Screening Guidelines as they stand today: Don’t routinely do screening mammography for average risk women aged 40 – 49. Individual assessment of each woman’s preferences and risk should guide the discussion and decision regarding mammography screening…
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Annals of Internal Medicine commentary on problems associated with mammography need to be taken in context of data source
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April ,8 2014 Source: Mammography findings could serve to boost prevention Reference: Screening Is Only Part of the Answer to Breast Cancer
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The Ontario Government's decides to replace old mammography tech but not the most ancient machines in use
The Ontario Government has decided to replace about 25 percent of mammography machine in use because of new information that reveals that they are less sensitive than newer technology in detecting breast cancer. Joinnig us today is Dr, David Jacobs, Chair of the Diagnostic Imaging Sectionof the Ontario Medical Association. [display_podcast]
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Recognizing the impact of mammogram false positive results
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 3, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Study finds some early breast cancer overdiagnosed Reference: Overdiagnosis of Invasive Breast Cancer Due to Mammography Screening: Results From the Norwegian Screening Program