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Are Mammograms Safe? Understanding Radiation Exposure and Precautions

Professional Radiology

Mammograms are a crucial diagnostic tool that helps doctors detect early signs of breast cancer and other breast-related issues. The truth is mammograms are generally safe when used properly, and the amount of radiation you’re exposed to is minimal. Radiation exposure is controlled and minimized to ensure patient safety.

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Your Mammogram

Professional Radiology

Maybe you recently decided to try the best 3D mammogram experience in El Paso, have recently moved, changed doctors, or acquired new insurance, and are now going to our imaging center for your annual mammogram. So, why are these prior images so important? In this case, the radiologist may recommend a diagnostic mammogram.

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Multicenter Study Identifies Key Factors Associated with Mammogram-Occult Ipsilateral Breast Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

A symptomatic first breast cancer diagnosis, prevailing breast density at a second breast cancer diagnosis and trabecular thickening on surveillance mammography were linked to mammogram-occult ipsilateral breast cancer, according to new research.

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LG Launches 5MP Diagnostic Monitor for Breast Imaging

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:58 July 17, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) is accelerating its B2B medical device business, expanding its lineup of diagnostic monitors with the new 21HQ613D-B, which was recently cleared by the U.S. LG’s expanded lineup of diagnostic monitors covers the major display needs of large hospitals.

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Perils in Diagnosis: The Risks of Inadequate Interpretation of X-Rays, Mammograms, CAT Scans, and Other Diagnostic Tools (Rajasthan, Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Baran, Barmer, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Churu)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology-in-Flat-World Introduction : In the realm of modern medicine, diagnostic tools such as X-Rays, mammograms, and CAT scans play a crucial role in identifying and understanding various health conditions. Medical malpractice claims can arise from misdiagnoses and improper use of diagnostic tools.

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Study finds women with higher out-of-pocket costs receive fewer follow-up procedures to screening mammograms

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Out-of-pocket costs for screening mammography have been mostly eliminated for women over 40 years old, but not for any needed follow-up procedures or testing if a screening mammogram is abnormal.

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Pathological Views of Dense Breast Tissue

Imaging Technology

Decades since the advent of breast scanning technology, innovations in noninvasive diagnostic imaging provide new options in the field of early detection. A mammogram can show how dense breasts are including how low or high in density. However, overcompression artificially lowers the radiographic density.