Biomedical subjects

Michael Komarow

Publications and source records attributed to Michael Komarow.

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PubMed2005

Are the breast cancer screening recommendations clear or confusing?

The American public is convinced that cancer screening tests are valuable. Breast cancer screening recommendations have recently received a great deal of attention. Careful review of the available data reveals that combined annual mammography and clinical breast examination is the appropriate breast cancer screening program for most women over the age of 40. However, a small group of women with a genetic susceptibility for breast cancer may benefit from additional imaging. In this article, the criteria for a good screening program are identified.

Adult↗

PubMed2005

Utilization management and noninvasive diagnostic imaging.

Health care costs are rising at unprecedented rates in the United States, and a substantial contributor to these cost increases is a growing dependence on diagnostic imaging. Radiologists have become aware of the need for optimal use of imaging provided in a cost-effective and timely manner. This article describes a program that has reduced inappropriate imaging use by involving both community-based and academic radiologists in its precertification process.

Cost Control↗