A new law in Massachusetts will require insurers to cover follow-up screening for patients with abnormal mammograms or dense breast tissue, including digital breast tomosynthesis screening, MRIs, and ...

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Despite growing awareness, many clinicians remain reluctant to screen for trauma, according to Dr Melinyshyn. Concerns like ...

A new study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that current lung cancer screening guidelines may be missing most Americans who develop the disease — and researchers say it’s time for a major change.

In a cruel irony, one of the most significant health challenges facing older Americans is also one of the least diagnosed, especially in the early stages when steps can be taken to slow or better ...

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