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Lidocaine may ease mammogram discomfort
A new study has found that applying lidocaine gel before a mammogram may reduce the discomfort associated with the procedure.
(U.S. News and World Report) UPDATED 07/22/2008
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(U.S. News and World Report) UPDATED 07/22/2008
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When a mammogram isn't enough
Experts say that an annual mammogram may not be enough for women who are at high risk of breast cancer or a breast cancer recurrence.
(The Wall Street Journal) UPDATED 06/25/2008
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(The Wall Street Journal) UPDATED 06/25/2008
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Ultrasound+mammogram increases diagnosis and false positives
Researchers found that using mammograms and ultrasounds to detect breast cancer increased both detection of cancer and false positives.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 05/15/2008
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(Medical News Today) UPDATED 05/15/2008
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Transition to digital mammograms causing repeat scans
It is a phone call that women dread. Something is not quite right on the mammogram: come back for another one. But don’t worry, the script goes, most repeat tests wind up normal.
(New York Times) UPDATED 04/10/2008
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(New York Times) UPDATED 04/10/2008
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Mammograms may spot stroke risk
Mammograms may reveal calcium deposits in the breasts that could put women at greater risk for having a stroke, a new study suggests.
(Health Central) UPDATED 02/20/2008
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(Health Central) UPDATED 02/20/2008
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Conditions: | breast cancer - 145 Articles | stroke - 490 Articles Treatments: | mammogram - 6 Articles
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