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  • April 2008

    • As Mammograms Go Digital, Docs Call More Women Back

      New York Times  |  Apr 10, 08 9:28 AM CDT

      As Mammograms Go Digital, Docs Call More Women Back

      (Newser) - As more radiologists switch from film to digital mammogram imaging, they must learn new interpretation techniques—and that means more healthy women face a dreaded recall for further testing, the New York Times reports. During the changeover, “there’s an increase in the rate of things you think are abnormal,” says a doctor. But over time, clearer digital images should cut the number of callbacks, experts say. More »

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      technology  • breast cancer  • mammogram  • health screenings

  • March 2008
  • April 2007

    • Kids Get Graded on Obesity

      Philadelphia Inquirer  |  Apr 9, 07 12:08 PM CDT

      Kids Get Graded on Obesity

      (Newser) - School nurses in six states are now sending out "obesity report cards,"  giving parents the results of mandatory Body Mass Index screenings of their children. With the number of overweight kids quadrupling over the last 40 years, advocates aim to detect health issues early. But not all parents are thrilled with the information. More »

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      health  • children  • obesity  • school  • childhood obesity  • fat  • elementary school  • Body Mass Index  • health screenings

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