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A round-up of news briefs and calendar items, this week from Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach.
News
The Supreme Court’s chance to get the science right
For the first time in fifty years, the Supreme Court has been asked directly to overturn Roe v. Wade, the decision which took away the ability of the American people to protect preborn human beings.[1] The scientific information available to the Suprem…
Q&A: Navigating COVID-19’s disruptions to breast cancer care
Research suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment. For example, a study conducted in Massachusetts revealed that the screening mammogram rate in April 2020 was down 98% from the rate in April 20…
WHO launches women’s health chatbot with messaging on breast cancer
WHO has launched a new interactive chatbot on women’s health. The first set of messages to be included relates to breast cancer, in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed in October every year. The new chatbot, which uses the Viber platform t…
Pinktober spotlights cancers in the Middle East
Recent research forecasts a near doubling of cancer rates in the Eastern Mediterranean region by 2030. Breast cancer is currently the most common type of cancer worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
Artificial Intelligence Tool Improves Accuracy of Breast Cancer Imaging
NYU Langone study shows that an AI tool can help radiologists reading ultrasound exams to reveal only those that show real signs of breast cancer. Learn more.
Alpha Kappa Alpha to Bring Its Mobile Mammography Unit to Arizona in Support of the Navajo Nation Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program
/PRNewswire/ — Since its founding 113 years ago, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA) have been on a mission to raise community…
Avon Medical enlightens women on breast cancer
Avon Medical, a leading multi-specialty practice and a growing healthcare network, hosted a free informative webinar themed “Life with Breast
Axia Women’s Health Launches First National Private Practice Clinical Research Division
/PRNewswire/ — Axia Women’s Health, one of the nation’s largest independent women’s health groups, announced today the launch of its clinical research…
Pakistan: How patriarchy is raising the risk of deadly breast cancer
Many women in Pakistan are reluctant to get screened early for breast cancer because of social taboos about female bodies. By the time cancers are diagnosed, it is often too late.