Everyone Is Talking About Mammograms, But Many Women Don't Get Them - US News and World Report

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The recent brouhaha over breast cancer screening is about recommendations—what different experts say women of different ages should do. But even where the experts widely agree, a significant number of women simply aren't going in for screening mammography. In 2005, just 71.8 percent of women between the ages of 50 and 64 and 72.5 percent of women ages 65 to 74 had received a mammogram within the previous two years, according to government figures. "We are still not doing a very good job for women when there is no controversy over whether they should be screened," says Amal Trivedi, assistant professor in the department of community health at Brown University's Alpert Medical School. (The United States Preventive Services Task Force's new guidelines call for women not to be routinely screened in their 40s but to discuss the ups and downs of the test with their physicians. They say that women should start getting mammograms every other year at age 50 and that there's not enough evidence to weigh in on whether women 75 and older should be screened. The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammograms for women 40 and up.)

The Confusion Over DCIS: What to Do About 'Stage Zero' Breast Cancer?

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By Katherine Hobson


Posted October 22, 2009

Imagine that you go in for a regular mammogram and are told, happily, that you do not have breast cancer. But, your doctor says, you do have a significant risk factor for invasive cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), sometimes also called "stage zero" cancer. That means abnormal cells are lodged in one or more of the breast ducts—the "highways" connecting the milk-producing lobes to the nipples—but they haven't yet escaped to invade the other tissues in the breast. Will they ever do so? Maybe, maybe not.

Soccer Injuries Differ by Gender

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Male and female soccer players have different patterns of injuries, and now U.S. researchers think they know why.




They used video motion analysis to examine the kicking motion in male and female soccer players, and identified gender-based distinctions in certain types of injuries, a finding that could help prevent injuries in the future.

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Rx for Fall Foot Injuries - US News and World Report

Rx for Fall Foot Injuries - US News and World Report

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Ignoring pain now can take you out of the game later, doctors say

For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best

THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Compared to standard emergency room triage, CT angiography is quicker, more accurate and much less expensive for screening patients with chest pain who have low to moderate enzyme and EKG scores, according to a new study.

The study included 749 acute chest pain patients at 16 emergency rooms who were randomly assigned to receive either coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) or standard screening with myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI).

Both methods were found to be safe, and similar numbers of patients underwent invasive angiography during the first visit. However, diagnosis time for patients who underwent CCTA was 54 percent shorter (3 hours vs. 6.3 hours) and the cost of care for patients in the CCTA group was 38.2 percent lower -- a median of $2,137 compared to $3,458 for standard screening with myocardial perfusion imaging.

The findings from the study -- called the Coronary Computed Tomography for Systematic Triage of Acute Chest Pain Patients to Treatment Trial -- were to be presented Wednesday at the American Heart Association's annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.

More information

The MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia has more about chest pain.

-- Robert Preidt
SOURCE: American Heart Association, news release, Nov. 18, 2009
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Shoulder Injuries In US High School Athletes Occur More Often In Boys

Shoulder Injuries In US High School Athletes Occur More Often In Boys


Source: www.sciencedaily.com

ScienceDaily (Jan. 27, 2009) Although shoulder injuries accounted for just 8 percent of all injuries sustained by high school athletes, shoulder injuries were relatively common in predominately ...

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Vitamin D Shows Heart Benefits in Study

Vitamin D Shows Heart Benefits in Study - Well Blog - NYTimes.com

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/16...

Many adults are deficient in vitamin D, a study found, and may be at increased risk of heart disease and stroke.



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Food Without Thought

It is well known that eating a large meal can make you sluggish, but now it appears that it can also decrease your ability to concentrate. Be sure to eat in moderation before any activity where you have to recall information, i.e., making a speech, taking an exam, or working on an intricate project.

Frankly Speaking

One of the most popular American foods is the hot dog. In an effort to cut down on their consumption of red meat, many people are choosing franks made from turkey and chicken. Unfortunately, these franks are still high in fat and sodium. While they are a better choice, the best bet is to only eat hot dogs on occasion and try and cut down on fat and sodium on other foods as well.

Ulcer Myth

Spicy foods do not cause ulcers as is commonly believed. Physicians do not usually restrict a patient's diet when they have an ulcer, except for alcohol and beverages containing caffeine, as they stimulate acid production.

Avoid Chef Salads

Many people trying to lose weight think that ordering a chef salad is a good selection. Unfortunately, the typical chef salad has about 800 calories, with about 72% of them coming from fat. Instead, choose a salad without luncheon meats and cheese and use a low calorie, low fat dressing.