A nationally representative U.S. survey found women in their 40s may decide to start mammography at an older age when informed about the benefits and potential harms of breast cancer screening, including overdiagnosis and the risk for a false positive result.
Tag: preventative care
IU expert can discuss potential impact of Texas judge’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act
Last month, a federal judge in Texas ruled against a part of the Affordable Care Act that requires most insurers to cover preventive services that include screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health. Kosali Simon, an expert on the Affordable…
CAP Foundation Announces $2M Fundraising Campaign Supporting Cancer Screening, Pathology
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) Foundation announced in July 2021 a new fundraising campaign with a minimum goal of $2 million that will secure life-saving cancer screening and pathology education and training programs for the next decade.
In Good Form: Muscle-Lengthening Exercises May Help Fatigued Dancers Improve Jump Performance, Prevent Injury
LAS VEGAS, June 25, 2019 – Exercises that lengthen leg muscles may help dancers counteract fatigue, preventing injury and allowing for a more perfected jump technique, suggests research being presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) 70th Clinical Symposia…