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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 31m

#BCAM: An alternative to MRI, my @nyudocs.bsky.social interview with Dr. Miriam Greene on contrast-enhanced mammography. Same positioning as mammography, iodinated contrast like CT scans, no claustrophobia, easier to implement. @bcrfcure.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=D2Wy2aE0ckY&feature=youtu.be

Dr. Wendie Berg Discusses Contrast-Enhanced Mammography on Sirius XM

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 10h

For #BCAM, know the "rule of 40s": start mammography at age 40 for 40% reduction in risk of death due to #breastcancer and easier treatments. For the 40% of women with #densebreasts, 40% of cancers are missed on mammography and adding MRI helps; US if MRI not possible. @densebreastinfo.bsky.social

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 3d

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.

drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 3d

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...

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.

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 3d

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...

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.

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 3d

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

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 3d

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...

Turn the State Capitol Fountain PINK! - PA Breast Cancer Coalition

Join us as we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month at the State Capitol!

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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.

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 5d

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!

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 6d

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.

Annie Andrews, MD @drannieandrews.com · 8d

Hey JD Vance.👋 You need to understand something. Physicians are never going to refuse emergency care to someone in an Emergency Department. No matter what you say behind that big boy podium.

We’re not like you.

We wake up every day to help people.

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 7d

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...

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.

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 7d

#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/...

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 7d

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

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 7d

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

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 7d

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

drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 7d

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

drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 7d

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...

UPMC Mammography Advances with WTAE

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 7d

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...

UPMC Mammography Advances with WTAE

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 11d

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.

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DenseBreast-info.org @densebreastinfo.bsky.social · 14d

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...

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 ...

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 13d

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...

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...

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 15d

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

DenseBreast-info.org @densebreastinfo.bsky.social · 15d

STORIES LIKE THESE…
show the challenges of getting recommended testing when out-of-pocket costs are too high. Some states have passed expanded insurance laws. Learn what the requirement is in your state. densebreast-info.org/state-law-in... #WorldDenseBreastDay

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 15d

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!

DenseBreast-info.org @densebreastinfo.bsky.social · 16d

📻 Healthcare providers! ICYMI: DBI’s Chief Scientific Advisor, @drwendieberg.bsky.social, joined Dr. Miriam Green on SiriusXM to cover #DenseBreasts, supplemental screening, and insurance coverage. Don’t miss these insights!

Catch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVG9...

#WorldDenseBreastDay

Dr. Berg Discusses Dense Breasts, Supplemental Screening, and Insurance Issues on Sirius XM

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · Jun 27

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

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · Jun 27

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

Provider Education Videos | DenseBreast-info, Inc.

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · Jun 27

"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...

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...

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · Jun 27

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...

Risk Model Tutorial | DenseBreast-info, Inc.

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