2010 Overview in Medical System (II)

• Mammography in Women under 50
• Prostate Cancer Screening 
• American Diabetes Association Revises Diabetes Guidelines 
• Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Risk

 Mammography in Women under 50
On January 6, 2010, the American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging directly contradicted 2009 recommendations from the USPSTF calling for an end to routine mammography in women younger than 50 years.
For more information: Breast Cancer Resource Center

Stroke Identification

•  What is a Stroke
•  Symptoms
•  How to prevent a stroke
•  How to recognize 
•  Treatment
•  Life-threatening complications after a stroke

          Stroke, also called brain attack or cerebral infarction, is a very serious condition in which the brain is not receiving enough oxygen to function properly. Stroke often results in permanent serious complications and disability and is a common cause of death. It is the second leading cause of death worldwide and the third leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association.
There are actually two different kinds of strokes: