3-D mammograms are a powerful tool in breast cancer detection. In fact, studies show that 3-D mammograms are seven percent more accurate than traditional mammograms. Getting ready for your appointment? Here’s what you need to know about 3-D mammograms:
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The Truth About Mammogram False Positives
According to a recent article by the American Association for Cancer Research, 16 percent of women will get called back for further testing after their first mammogram, and 10 percent will be called after subsequent mammograms. While the call-back percentage is high, only about 0.5 percent of those women will have cancer.
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Employee of the Quarter (Technical Services)
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Employee of the Quarter (Business Services) – Adoracion B.
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When to have a Bone Density Test to Detect Osteoporosis
A bone scan is the only way to diagnose osteoporosis before a broken bone happens. A bone density test, or DEXA scan, may be done on your hip or spine to estimate your bone density and determine if treatment is necessary.
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Breast Cancer Prevention Tips
According to breastcancer.org, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over their lifetime.
Employee of the Quarter – Business Services
Congratulations to Cathryn, our Employee of the Quarter for Business Services!
Cathryn works the scan desk, but goes above and beyond by scheduling, logging and assisting schedulers as well. She is very flexible when the departments need coverage and has amazing customer service. Cathryn works well with our internal departments, both technical and support! She has definitely become a “go to” staff member for several within our company.
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Preventing Injuries: Treadmill vs Running Outside
For runners, the repetitive motion and impact of shifting your body weight from one foot to the other can cause wear and tear over time. Whether you’re just starting out or completing your second marathon, you may experience heel, foot, knee and lower back pain at some point.
Injuries and strains can interrupt your training schedule and may even discourage you from exercising, but did you know that choosing between a treadmill and running outside could help to prevent injuries?
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Self-Diagnosing Using the Internet
While self-diagnosing has always been a method for some people, the increasing ease of finding medical information on the internet has left a vast majority relying on “Dr. Google” as their go-to source. But is it the right path to take?
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