Catching More Breast Cancers When Mammograms are Limited
New study calculates risk-based approach to detect cancers with fewest exams
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April 1, 2021 While the COVID-19 crisis is challenging, the pandemic is also giving researchers an opportunity to discover new approaches to saving lives. A study published in the
JAMA Network Open on Thursday, March 25, 2021, recommends a new way for triaging mammogram patients during times of limited capacity, such as pandemic surges, when individuals may also experience anxiety about COVID-19.
In one of the largest studies of its kind, the researchers looked at nearly 900,000 individuals and close to 2 million mammograms between 2014-2019 at more than 90 radiology facilities in the national Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium. They found that a risk-based algorithm, based on clinical indication, breast symptoms, breast cancer history and age, successfully maximized cancer detection.
Updated Mar 09, 2021 | 11:59 IST
Our sheroes fight COVID-19 to make the world a safer place. Kathrine Jansen
Once again during the pandemic, women came to the forefront of waging a war against the deadly virus. All over the world, women scientists, doctors and HCW have gone the extra mile in trying to heal the world in the last one year. Their efforts have borne fruit as we are finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel. A challenge is never too daunting nor insurmountable was again proved by these women scientists and pharmacists. While the early history of vaccines is a male-dominated one, now women are leading the way. Let s take a look at our covid warriors.
What we know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine: Timing, dosage, access in Washington state By Evan Bush, The Seattle Times
Published: February 26, 2021, 7:31am
Share: FILE - This Dec. 2, 2020 photo provided by Johnson & Johnson shows vials of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19, according to an analysis by U.S. regulators Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, that sets the stage for a final decision on a new and easier-to-use shot to help tame the pandemic. The Food and Drug Administration’s scientists confirmed that overall, it s about 66% effective and also said J&J s shot, one that could help speed vaccinations by requiring just one dose instead of two, is safe to use. (Johnson & Johnson via AP)
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