New studies show negative effects from revised mammography recommendation for women, ages 40-49
Monday, May 2, 2011 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
Two new studies reveal that the United States Preventative Services Task Force's recommendation to no longer screen women ages 40-49 for breast cancer using mammograms has begun to negatively affect the number of yearly mammograms performed in this age group and thus decrease the benefits of early detection.