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The diagnostic imaging/radiology process is a vital component in the diagnosis of many diseases, and in some cases, is used to help “rule out” others.  Advancements in the field of radiology now allow physicians an unprecedented look inside the human body, resulting in earlier diagnoses, widening the range of effective treatment options for patients.
And yet, AAMC understands that the radiology process can also be stressful for many patients.  To help our patients better understand the exams their physicians may have ordered, AAMC will be offering a series of podcasts dedicated to radiology. 

 

Mammography Screening Controversy
One reason for the latest mammography recommendations by the U.S. Preventative Service Task Force was its determination that screening mammograms in women age 40 to 49 would result in a number of “false positives,” leading to unnecessary biopsies and additional breast imaging exams.  In this special edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, AAMC radiologist Daina Pack, M.D., and Barry Meisenberg, M.D., director of the AAMC Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute, discuss false positives, and how technology and the expertise of a dedicated breast radiologist can help minimize the issue of false positives in mammography exams.

4 minutes 03 seconds

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Mammography: In this edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, AAMC radiologist Daina Pack, M.D., of Annapolis Radiology Associates, discusses breast imaging, and how women can best position themselves to properly screen for breast cancer.  She provides an overview of mammography, breast MRI, and breast ultrasound, as well as how some exams may actually be used in tandem.

8 minutes 40 seconds

 

DEXA Scans and Bone Density Imaging: DEXA scans can be truly valuable for patients with suspected osteoporosis.  The scans, which measure bone density, help physicians determine a patient’s risk of developing the disease.  And yet, many patients may incorrectly believe that to measure a bone’s density, the physician has to gain access to the bone.  In this edition of the AAMC Health Connection Podcast, AAMC radiologist John S. Park, M.D., discusses the quick, painless procedure.

3 minutes 45 seconds