Social Determinants: Page 11

JAMA: Breast cancer diagnosis and survival vary by race

By Kate Madden Yee

Race and ethnicity influence the likelihood that women in the U.S. will receive an early diagnosis of breast cancer, as well as their survival after stage I diagnosis, according to a study published in the new issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

January 15, 2015

Native American, rural women have less access to breast MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

Most U.S. women have relatively easy access to mammography and breast ultrasound, but breast MRI presents a greater challenge, especially for Native American women and those in rural areas, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

June 26, 2014

Elsevier acquires education firm Amirsys

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical and scientific journal publisher Elsevier has acquired medical education firm Amirsys.

June 11, 2014

Barco adds U.S. partnership with Mammography Education

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Barco said it is expanding its support for mammography CME course provider Mammography Education.

January 13, 2014

Ultrasound improves prenatal care in rural Uganda

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A recent study has shown that providing pregnant women in rural Uganda with access to ultrasound screenings resulted in overall improved quality of maternal and newborn care.

November 21, 2013

Elekta readies global education center

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation oncology firm Elekta is launching a global education center at its North American headquarters in Georgia.

September 23, 2013