mammography screening

(University of California - Davis - Health System) In a study illustrating the potentially powerful influence of political pressure on medical practice, a UC Davis physician-researcher has found that use of a largely unproven mammography screening device has surged since Medicare began covering its cost.

Last week, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published new mammography guidelines which recommended against routine mammography screening for women in their 40s and less-frequent screening for older women at average risk of developing breast cancer.

The guidelines also said there was no evi...

Days after a government task force rolled back its mammography screening recommendations, another influential group issued revised guidelines on Pap tests for young women