Dear AuntMinnie Member,
A new study published this week seems to confirm the worst fears of mammography advocates: More younger women are forgoing breast screening, in line with guidelines issued late last year by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
A survey by the Avon Foundation found that fewer mammograms are being performed in the U.S., and many state-funded programs for early breast cancer screening have been eliminated. The changes include some of the largest states in the U.S. Learn more by clicking here.
Screening for BRCA1 carriers
In other news in our Women's Imaging Digital Community, learn about a new study in the March issue of Radiology that examines the best methods of following up on women who carry the BRCA1 gene, which puts them at heightened risk of breast cancer.
U.S. researchers examined three different combinations of screening options, and rated their effectiveness both in terms of quality-adjusted life years and cost-effectiveness. Find out which technique came out on top by clicking here, or visit the community at women.auntminnie.com.
Merge bids for Amicas
Finally, learn about the latest bid for consolidation in the PACS industry in an article in our PACS Digital Community. Merge Healthcare of Milwaukee has made an offer for Amicas, but the Boston company is giving its suitor the cold shoulder. Learn more by clicking here, or visit the community at pacs.auntminnie.com.
