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Hologic slips as panel recommends fewer mammograms

Published: November 17, 2009 12:26 PM
By The Associated Press  MARLEY SEAMAN (AP Health Writer)

Quick ReadHologic down as panel advises against breast scans for some women; analyst says sales may drop

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of digital mammogram system maker Hologic Inc. fell Tuesday after a government task force recommended that women wait longer before having mammograms, and have the breast examinations less often.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said Monday that most women should wait until they turn 50 before having regular mammograms, rather than starting at 40, and suggested...

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