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Skin Tear During Mammogram - A Patient's Shared Story
I found your site after acquiring a skin tear during my mammogram today. First, I want to say that I did not pull away! There was a lot of emphasis on that in my reading. I soon will be 60 and have...
Why Mammography at 40?
It is well established that the two biggest risk factors for breast cancer are gender (being female) and age (getting older). More than 75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no known family...
Presidential Recognition for Excellence in Exporting
According to the International Trade Administration, U.S. exports totaled $2.33 trillion in 2017, roughly 12 -13% of the nation's gross domestic product.
Skilled Nursing Facility Uses Aromatherapy to Improve Person-Centered Care
Many Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) are continually looking for ways to improve person-centered care initiatives, while at the same time focusing to decrease anti-psychotic medications.
Supine vs. Prone Breast Treatment Planning
The standard of care for post-lumpectomy breast cancer patients has been the delivery of whole breast radiation in the supine position. However, there is significant evidence that the heart and lungs...
Getting into the Mind of the Patient: The Mammo Diaries
Patients are becoming increasingly significant drivers in the evolution of healthcare delivery thanks to easy access to a wealth of online information about the quality and performance of healthcare...
How Well Does External Marker Placement in Knee MRI Correlate to Important Clinical Findings?
“Skin marker placement can aid in detection of clinically important imaging finding and technologist training aids increased rates of marker placement and improved correlation. Therefore, marker...
Patient Satisfaction Surveys Expand to Outpatient Surgical Services
As of January 2018, Freestanding Ambulatory and Outpatient Hospital surgical centers (OAS) are now participating in reimbursements based on patient satisfaction scores OAS CAHPS (The Consumer...
Meet Dr. Tovah Koenigsberg: Breast Radiologist, Empower Award Recipient
Pictured (L-R) Robert G. Berkenblit, M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Judy Yee, MD, Professor and University Chair Department of Radiology,...
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