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89: Mammograms, Thermograms and USPSTF Recommendations
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the recent recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) regarding mammography guidelines. The USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged 40 to 74, with a B recommendation. Dr. Tassone explains the incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer, particularly among non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black women.
He also addresses the potential harms of mammography, such as false positive results and overdiagnosis. Dr. Tassone discusses thermography as an alternative to mammography and emphasizes…
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