Task force publishes final recommendations on screening for breast cancer
Women ages 50 to 74 should be screened regularly; women in their 40s should make an individual decision in partnership with their doctors. The U.S. …read more
Inconsistency in measures of breast density
Breast density makes a difference in terms of breast screening opportunities, but measures of breast density appear to be inconsistent, with up to 19% of women incorrectly defined. …read more
Inconsistency in measures of breast density
Breast density makes a difference in terms of breast screening opportunities, but measures of breast density appear to be inconsistent, with up to 19% of women incorrectly defined. …read more
USPSTF Guidelines: Biennial Breast Cancer Screening From 50
For women at average risk for breast cancer, the decision to start mammography before age 50 should be an individual decision, according to final guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force. Medscape Medical News …read more
USPSTF Guidelines: Biennial Breast Cancer Screening From 50
For women at average risk for breast cancer, the decision to start mammography before age 50 should be an individual decision, according to final guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force. Medscape Medical News …read more
Ob/Gyns Receive Substantial Nonresearch Industry Payments
Half of the amounts transferred were for licensing and royalties, and almost all obstetrician/gynecologists received payments for food and beverages. Medscape Medical News …read more
Ob/Gyns Receive Substantial Nonresearch Industry Payments
Half of the amounts transferred were for licensing and royalties, and almost all obstetrician/gynecologists received payments for food and beverages. Medscape Medical News …read more
Single mothers at greatest risk for sleep problems
A new survey from the CDC finds that single parents – especially single mothers – are more likely to experience lack of sleep and sleep-related problems than other family types. …read more
Single mothers at greatest risk for sleep problems
A new survey from the CDC finds that single parents – especially single mothers – are more likely to experience lack of sleep and sleep-related problems than other family types. …read more
Xistential crisis: Discovery shows there’s more to the story in silencing X chromosomes
Work could lead to ways to counteract X-linked diseases in girls and women.Nearly every girl and woman on Earth carries two X chromosomes in nearly every one of her cells — but one of them does… …read more