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Mammography and Beyond Developing Technologies for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer: A Non-Technical Summary (2001) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 27-29

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... Computer-aided detection: use of sophisticated computer programs designed to recognize patterns in images. Contrast agent: a substance that enhances the image produced by medical diagnostic equipment such as ultrasound, X ray, magnetic resonance imaging, or nuclear medicine or and imaging-sensitive substance that is ingested or injected intravenously to enhance or increase contrast between anatomical structures.
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From page 28...
... Medicaid: jointly funded federal-state health insurance program for certain low-income and needy people. It covers approximately 36 million individuals including children, aged, blind, and/or disabled people; and people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments.
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From page 29...
... Screening: systematic testing of an asymptomatic population to determine We presence of a particular disease or certain risk factors known to be associated with the disease. Screening mammography: X-ray-based breast imaging in an asymptomatic population with the goal of detecting breast tumors at an early stage.
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