Nader group cites mastectomy questions in breast screening
The Health Research Group led by Sidhey Wolfe says at least 58 women had mastectomies deemed unnecessary after pathologists misdiagnosed tumors in a government mammography program. The NCI and ACS data cover 506 cases labeled minimal cancers, with 64 benign and 22 borderline results found in preliminary review.
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Halph Nader
National Cancer Institute
Diane Fink
Sidhey Wolfe
Nader
Fine
Arthur Upton
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Nciamerican Cancer Society
Breast
Wolfe
Upton
First Lady cites stigma as barrier to mental health progress
Rosalynn Carter told the Mental Health Association that stigma remains the greatest obstacle to advances in mental health. She noted rising public awareness but urged more volunteers and funds, and praised growing media focus on mental health issues.
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Washington
Rosalynn Carter
Mental Health Association
President's Commission On Mental Health
Heart Bypass Surgery Sparks Wide Debate and Growth
Bypass surgery, begun ten years ago, has grown to about 70 000 procedures annually with costs around 12500 per operation. Proponents say it relieves angina and can extend life, while critics warn it may be overused and costly with uncertain long term benefits. Studies show life extension in severe cases, though drug therapy remains a comparison.
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Veterans Administration
Eugene Staunwald
Harvard Medical School
New England Journal of Medicine
Hassen Najafi
Bush-Presbyterian-st. Luke's Medical Center
Chicago
Najafi
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