Breast 'Lipomodeling' Doesn't Interfere With Mammograms

Lipomodeling-a relatively new approach to breast augmentation in which fat is transferred to the breasts from other parts of the body-doesn’t interfere with routine screening mammograms, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)…

Routine Screening Recommendations Released For Annual Well-Woman Exam

An updated schedule of the recommended routine screenings, lab tests, and immunizations for non-pregnant adolescents and women was released today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College)…

More women urged to get osteoporosis tests

Routine screening for osteoporosis should include all younger postmenopausal women who have at least the same chance of a bone break as an older woman, a government task force said Monday. Osteoporosis – Menopause – Health – Conditions and Diseases – Musculoskeletal Disorders

Routine Screening For Postnatal Depression Not Cost Effective, UK

Routine screening for postnatal depression in primary care – as recommended in recent guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) – do not appear to represent value for money for the NHS, concludes a study published on bmj.com. The results suggest that both the NICE guidance and widespread current practice should be reviewed…