Dense breast masses 3 times more likely to be malignantJanuary 6th, 2011 January 6, 2011 -- High-density breast masses are three times more likely to be malignant than their low-density counterparts, according to new research published online in Radiology. And adding mass density to already established predictors such as a lesion's margin and shape could help reduce unnecessary biopsies...Read Full Article Diagnosing Migraines and Headaches With MRIJanuary 1st, 2011 MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a test that produces very clear images of the brain without the use of X-rays. MRI uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to produce these images. A MRI scan can provide information about the structure and biochemistry of the brain in hopes of finding the cause or causes of your migraines or headaches.Why Is MRI Used to Evaluate Headaches? A MRI scan may be recommended if you are getting daily or almost daily headaches... Read Full Article |
Latest NewsUSPSTF recommends bone density screening for at-risk womenJanuary 18th, 2011 Women past the age of menopause who are at risk of osteoporosis should receive regular bone density screening, according to guidelines issued this week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The new guidelines should make screening available to younger women compared to the task force's previous policy...Read More Women at high risk for breast cancer not getting MRI screeningJanuary 13th, 2011 January 13, 2011 -- Despite American Cancer Society guidelines recommending that women at high risk for breast cancer undergo MRI screening in addition to regular mammography, only 14% of these women are getting the scans, according to researchers from the University of Colorado...Read More |
