Virtual colonoscopy boosts screening compliance

May 16, 2011
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Results from the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, (above) and San Diego (below) show that overall screening increases significantly to meet HEDIS guidelines when screening CTC is included. Images courtesy of Dr. Brooks Cash. 2011 05 16 17 23 11 525 Cash Bottom 675


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