Doctor urges FDA to require dense breast notices in reports
Ridgewood radiologist tells FDA panel that mammograms can miss cancer in dense breasts and patient reports should include density information. Advocates warn of delays and advocate ultrasound or MRI as supplementary screening. policy groups note potential insurance and interpretation challenges. States Connecticut and Texas already require patient reports to disclose density with federal action proposed.
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Women’s Digital Imaging
Ridgewood
FDA
National
Maryland
Weinstock
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Nancy Capello
Connecticut
Capello
Gaithersburg
Teaneck
N.J
American College of Radiology
Are
Texas
New York State
Breakthrough noninvasive disc therapy claims relief
A health ad touts a unique technology that supposedly targets an injured disc to retract it from pinched nerves without drugs or surgery. It emphasizes relief after years of suffering and urges consideration of this method as an alternative to surgery.
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HealthSource
Non-surgical decompression offers pain relief option
Consumer Reports notes surgery problems can be underestimated andHealthSource invites patients to a free decompression consultation to assess candidacy for non surgical treatment. The Avon Ohio office at 33560 Detroit Rd calls 440 937 4222.
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HealthSource
Kathryn Grutch
Consumer Reports
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