Published in Annals of Internal Medicine · View the paper (DOI)
A new study by UC Davis found that false-positive results can lead to women avoiding future screening, with Asian and Hispanic/Latinx women being the least likely to return. The research highlights the importance of continued screening for these groups despite a history of benign breast disease.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- False-positive mammograms discourage some women from future screenings University of California - Davis Health · Sep 2, 2024 · first to report
- False-positive mammography result may discourage women from subsequent screening American College of Physicians · Sep 2, 2024