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Women at high risk for breast cancer should start annual mammography screening before the age of 40, and they may benefit from supplemental screening modalities such as breast ultrasound, according to guidelines from the American College of Radiology (ACR).

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Women in their forties comprise 18.8 percent of all detected breast cancers, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. The study supports existing guidelines of beginning annual screening mammography at age 40. Therefore, the very best defense is early detection through annual screening mammography. To help provide patients with access to high quality screening mammography, we commit ourselves couple our compassion with state-of-the-art technology. It explains why the most informed patients in this region choose Valley Imaging for their annual screening mammograms.

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Nonfunctional motor behavior, like nail-biting, knuckle-cracking, or a hair twirling may be a product of emotional imbalance, according to experts cited in this NYT article. Do you have tics likes these? As you reflect on this question, consider whether you might benefit from broaching your overall emotional balance during your next appointment with your primary care provider.

As we near the one month mark since the start of the school year, children are probably feeling restless and maybe even a little bored, which presents an opportunity to remind them to stay in school because higher education is linked to heart health. If this reminder causes you to question your own risk of cardiac disease, please know that your health care providers are well equipped to provide you with the information you need to know. Schedule an appointment with them to discuss whether a calcium scoring CT at Valley Imaging is appropriate to assess whether you're at risk for a cardiac event.