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Mammograms: Early Detection is the Best Protection!
3D Mammography with C-View™ is available at all Zwanger-Pesiri breast imaging centers on Long Island.
It is estimated that by the end of 2017,
there will be over 246,000 new cases
of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in
women across the United States. One
of the most important things that a
woman can do to protect herself and
ensure early detection is to schedule a
yearly mammogram. Zwanger-Pesiri
Radiology, along with Th e American
College of Radiology (ACR), Th e
American Congress of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (ACOG), and the Society
of Breast Imaging (SBI), recommends
that women start receiving these exams
at age 40. It is believed that if women
who are currently in their thirties follow
these recommendations, up to 100,000
lives could be saved.
While any annual mammogram
increases the likelihood of catching suspicious
growths early, Zwanger-Pesiri
Radiology encourages every woman to
receive a 3D mammogram (also known
as a breast tomosynthesis scan). Th is
exam is essentially the same as a conventional
2D mammogram, but can
detect breast cancer 15 months earlier.
3D Mammography (Tomosynthesis)
has also been found to detect up to 41%
more invasive breast cancers. Th e benefi
ts of 3D mammography are available to
patients at no additional radiation exposure
thanks to new soft ware.
Hologic C-View™ soft ware provides
the 3D mammography exam with up
to 40% less radiation than a traditional
combination view, which uses both
2D and 3D images to form an accurate
diagnosis. To do this, C-View™ takes
the images from a 3D mammogram
and reconstructs them into 2D views
and eliminates the need (and radiation)
of taking 2D views. Th is provides the
radiologist with two sets of images from
one exam. Th e amount of radiation
that a patient is exposed to during a 3D
mammogram with C-View™ soft ware is
equivalent to a standard 2D mammogram
alone. 3D Mammography with
C-View™ is available at all Zwanger-
Pesiri breast imaging centers on Long
Island and Queens. .
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology is
a Diagnostic Center of Imaging
Excellence. Th e DICOE program represents
the pinnacle of medical imaging
care and is an achievement that goes
beyond accreditation to recognize the
highest-quality imaging practices and
diagnostic care.
Organic is always non-GMO, but is non-GMO organic?
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably
come across ongoing debates regarding
the term “organic” and what should go
into your child’s body. But, what about
organic versus non-GMO? A recent study
from Perrigo Nutritionals revealed that
more than half of moms didn’t know that
organic is inherently non-GMO.
So, what’s the real diff erence? Organic is
always non-GMO, but, unlike non-GMO,
products labeled organic also guarantee:
• No use of toxic pesticides or chemical/
synthetic fertilizers.
• No use of antibiotics or synthetic hormones,
artifi cial fl avors, colors or preservatives.
• Support for organic farming practices
and animal health and welfare.
• Regulated by the federal government
under the USDA.
“It’s important to understand the difference
between these labels so you can
make the right nutritional decisions for
you family,” says Jessica Turner, best-selling
author and founder of the Mom
Creative blog.
Looking beyond the non-GMO label
doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing
approach, especially since purchasing all
organic can add up. As a mother of three,
Turner believes the following products
are worth the extra splurge for organic
instead of just non-GMO for your child.
Baby food
As a child starts eating solids, many
organizations recommend going organic
when it comes to the “dirty dozen,” such as
apples, bell peppers, peaches, etc., to avoid
pesticides. Purchasing baby food? Make
sure you look for the USDA Certifi ed
Organic label, not just a non-GMO certifi
ed label, to avoid all those chemicals.
Milk
Milk is a nutrient powerhouse when it
comes to your child’s nutrition with vitamin
D, calcium and protein, but it can
sometimes contain not-so-good ingredients.
Organic milk brands have no antibiotics,
synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides
or GMO anything. Going organic
also supports a better life for the cows
since they have access to pastures.
Infant formula
Th e Perrigo Nutritionals study said
43 percent of moms purchased organic
foods for their babies when they started
eating solids, but only 10 percent purchased
organic infant formula. So why
not choose organic for your baby from
the very beginning? Choosing organic
brands may be worth the extra investment
since it will ensure you are avoiding
pesticides and hormones.
Skin care
Skin care products, like lotion, diaper
cream, shampoo and soap, are being
absorbed into a baby’s bloodstream. Since
their skin is more porous than adults’
skin, products from organic/natural lines
may be worth the extra splurge to ensure
your child is being exposed to the fewest
chemicals.
At the end of the day, if you’re not sure,
err on the side of buying organic since
organic is always non-GMO, plus more.
For more information on organic versus
non-GMO, visit www.choose-organic.com.
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