Patient perceptions of breast biopsy procedures for screen-detected lesions

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to compare patient perception of two common image-guided breast biopsy procedures on three main outcomes: decision making about which procedure to undergo, its convenience and its side effects. It is proposed that women and their physicians should discuss the benefits and risks of the various biopsy procedures before deciding how to proceed when a suspicious lesion is noticed on screening.

Case studies, Women, Complications and side effects, Risk factors, Medical screening, Health screening, Breast, Breast biopsy

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Exercise and bone mineral density at the femoral neck in postmenopausal women: A meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials with individual patient data

Article Abstract:

A meta-analysis was conducted using individual patient data to examine the efficacy of exercise for improving bone mineral density at the femoral neck in postmenopausal women. The result showed that collectively, the exercise protocols that were used in the individual patient data met-analysis did not improve the femoral neck bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Bones, Exercise, Bone density, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal women

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Accuracy of obstetric diagnoses and procedures in hospital discharge data

Article Abstract:

The validity of obstetric procedures and diagnoses in California patient discharge data is estimated. It is observed that the validity of hospital- reported obstetric procedures and diagnoses varies, with moderate to high accuracy for some codes but poor accuracy for others.

Management dynamics, Management, Hospitals, Company business management, Obstetrics, Hospital admission and discharge, Obstetrical diagnosis

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