2/2 "In order to win that war, there was, of course, zero chance on April 19th, 1775 at Lexington Green of their success….In order for that to become 100% at Yorktown, they had to open that up."

This country succeeds when there is opportunity and community for all.

Ken Burns Believes in our American Experiment Legendary documentarian Ken Burns’s new film on the American Revolution reminds us: history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.

1/2 Enjoyed the interview with @kenlburns.bsky.social on the American Revolution. "Democracy wasn't on the table in the beginning. Democracy is a consequence. Our founders…had intended this to be a kind of republic of an aristocracy of white, propertied males..." www.msnbc.com/msnbc-podcas...

"The Librarians" documents brave school librarians defending our freedom to discuss, engage, and consider a range of perspectives. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Turn the State Capitol Fountain PINK! - PA Breast Cancer Coalition Join us as we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month at the State Capitol!

10/7: join Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) in turning state capitol fountain pink to celebrate survivors and thrivers and increase awareness. Thank you to PBCC for supporting my research validating contrast mammography as an alternative to MRI! www.pabreastcancer.org/events/event...

Diagnosed with 'dense breasts'? You may need more than a mammogram About 40% of women have dense or extremely dense breasts. Online risk assessment tools can help women decide if a breast MRI is a good idea.

I know of at least two women who requested breast MRI after hearing my story on @npr.org and also found their cancer early. I have #DenseBreasts and family history and requested screening MRI in 2014. Treatment was easy. #FindItEarly. #BCAM @densebreastinfo.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/04/21/n...

I enjoyed this post on LinkedIn, Prof. Mathias Goyen, Chief Medical Officer, GE Healthcare, Hamburg, GE, "I strongly believe that integrating the gender dimension in research and innovation is an added value in terms of excellence, creativity, and even business opportunities." A welcome message!

Per Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) of 1986, Medicare-accepting hospitals that offer emergency services may not delay providing a medical screening examination and stabilizing treatment for an emergency medical condition regardless of legal status or individual's ability to pay.

Joan Baez is Calculating How Much She’s Willing to Risk The legendary singer and activist says the world is scarier now. How’s she coping? By dancing with drag queens.

I am inspired by @joancbaezofficial.bsky.social, "We may not be able to turn the tide, but we can certainly save some fishes....I...suggest...we all live about 85% of the time in denial...then with the other 10% or 15%, go and do something." @nicollewallace.bsky.social www.msnbc.com/msnbc-podcas...

#BCAM Great summary of importance of attending regular screening mammography, starting at first invitation in Sweden (recommended to start at age 40 in USA, earlier if high risk). Same incidence but higher risk of breast cancer death among those not attending screening. www.bmj.com/content/390/...

and highlighted by @dximaging-mjh.bsky.social www.diagnosticimaging.com/view/contras...

also highlighted by @auntminnie.bsky.social www.auntminnie.com/clinical-new...

3/4 See our publication @rsnasky.bsky.social on this study www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40525...

2/2 Thank you to all the women who participate in clinical trials this Breast Cancer Awareness Month #BCAM, and especially to those I have been privileged to know. This video details the journey of one such patient in our study @news.upmc.com

YouTube video by Densebreast-info.org UPMC Mammography Advances with WTAE

Grateful to @bcrfcure.bsky.social, PA Breast Cancer Coalition, Shear Foundation: funding our research on contrast-enhanced mammography as an alternative to MRI. Women with personal history or dense breasts or other risks need better than standard mammography. #BCAM. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2JX...

As a physician, it is important to speak up and speak clearly. Federal efforts to prosecute providers for taking good care of patients, subpoena medical records, and cause confusion around safe and effective public health are dangerous to all. Health systems must prioritize patients.

Pittsburgh doctor designates Sept. 24 as World Dense Breast Day About 40% of cancers are missed on the mammogram in dense breasts, and it's a risk factor for developing breast cancer. That's about four times as much risk if you have a dense breast compared to the ...

Proud to be featured on WTAE-TV Pittsburgh: DBI's @drwendieberg.bsky.social on #WorldDenseBreastDay & why breast density awareness matters.

🎥 Watch here: www.wtae.com/article/pitt...

The Most Complicit Compliment This powerful blog post critiques the phrase “They are threatened by you” as a harmful, backhanded form of dismissal often directed at women of color in...

Excellent blog post from @ssotto.bsky.social #HerAcademicVoice rings extremely true. Leadership is about accountability. Dr. Ally-in-Name-Only, do not diminish me because I am competent and a Dr. Really-Good-at-Her-Job. We can be stronger as a team! www.sylksotto.com/the-most-com...

Many insurance companies will cover supplemental screening for dense breasts, esp. if there are other risk factors. Discuss with your provider, and advocate for yourself. MRI is the "gold standard" if available. Other options like contrast-enhanced mammography are coming! #WorldDenseBreastDay

Today is #WorldDenseBreastDay! Educate yourself and those you love about the higher risks of missed cancer on mammograms and of developing breast cancer. Great resources @densebreastinfo.bsky.social @densebreastscanada.bsky.social. Thank you @bcrfcure.bsky.social for supporting our research!

Just out in Journal of Breast Imaging: Dr. Linda Larsen and colleagues showed knowledge gaps on breast density awareness in women younger than 50, HIspanic/Latina women, and those without any college education. Resources at SenosDensos.org densebreast-info.org/espanol/ @densebreastinfo.bsky.social

Provider Education Videos | DenseBreast-info, Inc.

To learn more about dense breasts and supplemental screening, video series is available: densebreast-info.org/for-provider...

Implementing the National Dense Breast Reporting Standard, Expanding Supplemental Screening Using Current Guidelines, and the Proposed Find It Early Act - PubMed Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia (DC) have dense breast notification laws that mandate varying levels of patient notification about breast density after a mammogram, and these cover ov...

"High risk" includes many women with dense breasts and family history or personal history of breast cancer, and annual MRI is recommended in addition to mammography. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38141...

Risk Model Tutorial | DenseBreast-info, Inc.

All women should undergo risk assessment (to include family history, breast biopsy history, BMI, and other risk factors) initially at age 25, then every few years. Dense breasts increase risk of getting cancer and of missing it on mammography. densebreast-info.org/for-provider...

Glad to see @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social highlighting @americancancersoc.bsky.social guidelines for high-risk breast screening, to start with MRI at age 25 and add "M'AM" annually starting at age 30! @densebreastinfo.bsky.social

Find It Early Act | DenseBreast-info, Inc. The Find It Early Act would help address insurance barriers to breast cancer screening. Learn more about how to support this new bill.

Need national insurance standard for diagnostic breast imaging and supplemental screening. @delauro.house.gov @Klobuchar.senate.gov densebreast-info.org/legislative-...

For more discussion of contrast-enhanced mammography, listen youtu.be/D2Wy2aE0ckY

Insurance laws in 35 states +DC require coverage for supplemental screening MRI or ultrasound in women with dense breasts or other risk factors. Four states now include CEM (AK, MS, AR, OK), but not yet FDA approved for screening. Many insurers exempt from state law. @densebreastinfo.bsky.social

For more discussion of supplemental screening in dense breasts and insurance issues, listen to discussion with Dr. Miriam Greene of SiriusXM Doctor Radio: youtu.be/VVG9HFFfcfU

Thank you to the participants in the SCEMAM study and especially Joyette for sharing your story, and to Pennaylvania Breast Cancer Coalition for funding the study. Thank you to my colleagues @upmchillmancc.bsky.social. youtu.be/x2JXWti9sUI

Pleased with our results screening contrast mammography (CEM) in women at higher risk, 87% with dense breasts @densebreastinfo.bsky.social. Added cancer detection 10/1000 after 3D mammography, median size 0.7 cm, no interval cancers. Thanks @jeremymberg.bsky.social pubs.rsna.org/eprint/BU9VW....