Posts Tagged ‘mammogram’
For better mammogram readings, direct the gaze
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — A new technique called “subtle gaze direction” could lower the learning curve for reading mammograms, researchers say. Continue…
Friday, February 3, 2012 16:00 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Sep 21, 2011 10:37 - 1 Comment
Mammogram rates for immigrants rising
PENN STATE (US) — Fewer immigrant women receive mammograms than native-born American women, but more immigrant women are getting them now compared to a decade ago. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 3, 2011 11:48 - 2 Comments
Why popular mammogram tool fails
UC DAVIS (US) — A commonly used mammogram diagnostic tool known as CAD does a poor job of identifying breast tumors, a large study finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 25, 2010 10:33 - 2 Comments
Did politics outweigh mammography science?
UC DAVIS (US)—Use of a largely unproven mammography screening device has increased dramatically since Medicare began covering the cost a decade ago, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 23, 2009 15:41 - 0 Comments
Turning up the noise for better mammograms
SYRACUSE (US)—Researchers have found that an obscure phenomenon called stochastic resonance (SR) can improve the clarity of signals in systems such as radar, sonar, and even radiography used in medical clinics to detect signs of breast cancer. (more…)
