Three Months of COVID-19 May Mean 80,000 Missed Cancer Diagnoses
A total of 80,000-plus diagnoses of five common cancers in the United States are projected to be missed or delayed during the...
A total of 80,000-plus diagnoses of five common cancers in the United States are projected to be missed or delayed during the 3-month period of early March to early June because of COVID-19 disruptions to healthcare, according to a report using a medical claims database by the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science. In the analysis, which
read moreThe health and well being of our patients at Women’s Imaging Specialists is always a priority. Under normal circumstances, our offices undergo rigorous cleaning throughout the day. Since learning of COVID-19, we are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. Our staff members are: Sanitizing hands immediately before and after
read moreMany radiologists believe patient-provider discussions about screening mammography and supplemental screening are inadequate, according to findings published in the Journal of Breast Imaging. The specialty appears ready to step up and take a more visible role in patient education. “Breast cancer screening guidelines currently vary widely among professional societies, resulting in nonuniform screening recommendations from providers,” wrote Shadi
read moreClick here to download the release as a PDF. February 12, 2019 01:18 PM Eastern Standard Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Monday, February 11th, 2019 the Georgia House passed House Bill 62, paving the way for Georgia to become the 37th state with legislation requiring that women who receive a mammogram be notified about their breast density
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