Marcos Wolf, MD on Nostr: Regarding imaging: yes and no. And a minor addition: Using the right tools is the ...
Regarding imaging: yes and no.
And a minor addition:
Using the right tools is the challenge. ;-)
Physical examinations are key. While MDs can do a good job. Best is to educate patients. They can detect even very small changes. (e.g. regular checkups in the shower)
Imaging:
* Mammograms are old but good. technological updates worth it. However, mostly good for "old" breasts (less density)
* MRI is really helpful (esp. with a proper setup; e.g. I have seen images with new coil-designs - really great CNR improvement)
* Ultrasound can help too; esp. for young patients as mammae are too dense usually. Also for biopsy worth it!
The art is to merge the right tools.
I believe that the best is to make your patients the experts of their body and (upcomming) diseases.
And a minor addition:
Using the right tools is the challenge. ;-)
Physical examinations are key. While MDs can do a good job. Best is to educate patients. They can detect even very small changes. (e.g. regular checkups in the shower)
Imaging:
* Mammograms are old but good. technological updates worth it. However, mostly good for "old" breasts (less density)
* MRI is really helpful (esp. with a proper setup; e.g. I have seen images with new coil-designs - really great CNR improvement)
* Ultrasound can help too; esp. for young patients as mammae are too dense usually. Also for biopsy worth it!
The art is to merge the right tools.
I believe that the best is to make your patients the experts of their body and (upcomming) diseases.