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MR Guided Focused Ultrasound

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I just returned from another conference out west and had the oppurtunity to hear an excellent talk on MR Guided Focused Ultrasound. The lecture was given by Dr. Kim Butts Pauly, a brilliant scientist at Stanford Medical Center. This is a non-invasive, outpatient procedure which uses high doses of focused utlrasound waves to treat uterine […] Read More

So What Are Dense Breasts?

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There has been recent discussion around a new law that has been passed in certain states (Conneticut, New York, California, Texas and Virginia) requiring imaging centers that perform mammograms to inform their patient’s if they have dense breast tissue on mammograms. The reason for this is that breast cancers can be covered up in dense […] Read More

Preventative Fitness

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Preventative Fitness As you well know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But did you know that one in eight women will get breast cancer at some point in her lifetime? It’s a disease that should be taken seriously and by becoming more aware of it this month, you can share the wealth of information […] Read More

10 Best Fall Foods For Dieters

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10 Best Fall Foods For Dieters Most people looking to diet, view the Fall and Winter holidays as an unavoidable road bump where they will gain weight from the never ending family gatherings and special dinners. And so, they look forward to the New Year to renew their dieting commitment. But why not start now? […] Read More

Myths about Weight Loss

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Myths About Weight Loss There’s a lot of rumors and myths floating around about weight loss. How to do it. How it’s easy. How to do it fast. How to avoid fattening foods. A lot of these are not true and could end up hurting your diet or fitness regiment if you believe the grapevine. […] Read More