April 2007
Here’s the latest issue of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Women’s Health Online Newsletter .
MRI Has Value for Screening Certain Women for Breast Cancer
Jefferson Professor and Chair of Radiology Vijay Rao, MD, comments on recent new guidelines announced by the American Cancer
Society and results of a National Cancer Institute-funded study released by the New England Journal of Medicine.
Digital Mammography Improving Breast Cancer Care
New computer-driven technologies should make the yearly exam more accurate and easier on patients than ever before, says Annina
N. Wilkes, MD, Interim Director of Jefferson-Honickman Breast Imaging.
Should You Be Using Aspirin Therapy?
Taking an aspirin a day can help prevent heart attacks and stroke in some women, and may even prevent further problems in
women who already have cardiovascular disease. Jefferson cardiologist Matthew DeCaro, MD, explains what you need to know.
Test Your Knowledge of Osteoporosis
Who’s at greatest risk for osteoporosis? What steps can you take to prevent this disease? Our quiz helps answer those and
other key questions.
Take a ‘Tour’ of Jefferson’s HeartCARE Program
Jefferson’s HeartCARE Program offers a cross-disciplinary approach to preventing and treating heart disease – the number-one
killer of women. Learn more through our virtual tour.
Upcoming Jefferson Events
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital invites you to register today for upcoming free events centered on women’s health.
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