Mammography Screening: Published Guidelines and Actual Practice

Age-related Accuracy of Screening Mammography: How Should It Be Measured?

“…Considering the longevity of the screening controversy, which began in 1975 (28), it was no surprise that some observers did not agree immediately with the new 1997 guidelines (29)(30)(31). However, the focus of their concern shifted from the existence of a benefit to the absolute amount of benefit and to a comparison of benefits with adverse consequences.…”

The use of rheumatoid arthritis health‐related quality of life patient questionnaires in clinical practice: Lessons learned

“…In this descriptive study, we examine the prevalence and progress of cancer screening among subgroups defined by a number of demographic and socioeconomic variables that have been found to influence screening practices and for which disparities have been identified 6–19. These include age, gender, race/ethnicity, time since immigration, residence in a metropolitan statistical area (MSA), income (poverty status), education, health insurance status, disability, and having a usual source of health care.…”

Analysis of contributing factors of the breast cancer mortality rate in Hungary between 2002 and 2014

“…[16] In the USA the first national guidelines for breast cancer screening were issued by the American College of Radiology in 1976. [17] Prevalence estimates vary but range from 64% to 81% of the eligible population screened regularly. [18] The incidence of breast cancer increased from / 100,000 to 130.4 / 100,000 women and the mortality decreased from 31.8 /100 000 to 20.7 / 100,000 women between 1976 and 2013.…”