In Shift to Digital, More Repeat Mammograms

April 9th, 2008 at 1:14 pm (Breast, Cancer, Mammography, Medicine and Health, Women, X-Rays)

As doctors learn to interpret digital mammograms, they are more likely to request second tests, an experience that can frightening.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/10/health/10scan.html?ex=1365480000&en=d4baea91c6198296&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By DENISE GRADY

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In Shift to Digital Mammograms, More Recalls With Nothing Wrong

April 9th, 2008 at 10:34 am (Breast, Cancer, Mammography, Medicine and Health, Women, X-Rays)

While doctors learn to interpret digital mammograms and compare them to patients’ previous X-ray films, the number of repeat mammograms may increase.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/10/health/10scan.html?ex=1365480000&en=d4baea91c6198296&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By DENISE GRADY

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Harvey Picker, 92, Pioneer in Patient-Centered Care, Is Dead

March 28th, 2008 at 10:02 pm (Deaths (Obituaries), Medicine and Health, Picker, Harvey, X-Rays)

Mr. Picker, who led the Picker X-Ray Company, was inspired by his wife’s illness to start a foundation that is considered a leader in promoting patient-friendly medical care.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/29/health/29picker.html?ex=1364529600&en=0a7501b87483cce4&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By DENNIS HEVESI

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