You can receive Featurettes by e-mail daily, weekly or monthly by request. We can e-mail by your choice of topic or all stories as you may prefer. To make it even more convenient for editors to use our stories, NAPS has added an RSS syndication feed to our Web site. Simply hit the RSS button on our site for automated updates on available content. Please contact us to arrange to receive Featurettes in the format that works best for you at (800) 222-5551 or e-mail your request to us at printmedia@napsnet.com. We can provide Featurettes on CD-ROM or you can download it online at www.napsnet.com. Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2674 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 415 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017 Jump-Start Your Morning With A Heart-Healthier Breakfast New Study: 3D Finds Breast Cancers Earlier (NAPSA)—When it comes to telling if someone has—or doesn’t have—breast cancer, three dimensions are a lot better than two, according to recent research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. The Research In the first large-scale U.S. study of 3D mammograms, researchers compared breast cancer screening with the addition of 3D mammograms against conventional 2D mammograms and found a significant reduction in recall rates and a sizable increase in cancer detection, Dr. Rose particularly invasive cancer. The study evaluated recall, cancer detection and invasive cancer detection rates in a community-based breast imaging practice. Called “Implementation of Breast Tomosynthesis in a Routine Screening Practice: An Observational Study,” it was led by Stephen L. Rose, M.D., a prominent radiologist in Houston, Texas. The Results “Implementation of tomosynthesis in our screening practice resulted in a consistent significant improvement in performance,” the report said. A new study adds to a significant body of evidence showing improved results using 3D mammograms for breast cancer screening. The technology detects the disease earlier when it’s easiest to treat and reduces false alarms for cancer-free patients. The study found the use of 3D mammograms resulted in: •A 53 percent increase in invasive cancer detection rates. •A 37 percent drop in recall rates; that is, in patients being ca ll e d b ack for furthe r tes ts be ca us e th e first result was inconclusive. The Rose study is consistent with prior research findings, including two major European studies published in The Lancet Oncology. Both of those studies found increased cancer detection and reduced recalls. The Reasons 3D technology allows radiologists to see breast tissue in greater detail than with 2D mammograms alone. This results in earlier detection of cancers, when they are easier to treat, and a reduction in the worrisome false positives that are more common with conventional digital mammograms. 3D mammogram technology, approved by the FDA in 2011, was developed by Hologic, Inc., a leading company serving the health care needs of women. 3D mammograms are used in 49 states and more than 50 countries. More than 2.5 million women in the United States have had 3D mammograms. The Resources To learn more about 3D mammograms, visit www.3Dmammo gram.com. (NAPSA)—A good breakfast is important, but some people skip it to save a few minutes in the morning. Planning ahead is one way to save time and fit in what some call the most important meal of the day. Try keeping a hearty make-ahead breakfast onhand that doubles as a snack for on-the-go. This easy-to-make nut and fruit granola recipe packs a hearthealthier punch with benefits like omega-3s from pistachios and Smart Balance, along with important vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. To give your heart a jump-start in the morning, try this: Homemade CoconutPistachio Granola 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 3 ⁄4 cup coconut chips or flakes 1 cup unsalted pistachios 1 ⁄2 stick (1⁄4 cup) Smart Balance Blended Butter Sticks, melted 1 ⁄4 cup honey 1 ⁄3 cup packed brown sugar 1 ⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries (optional) Combine oats, coconut and Coconut-Pistachio Granola can be a breakfast your heart and taste buds will love. pistachios in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir until mixed. Spread granola on two baking sheets. Bake at 300 degrees for 40 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring twice while baking. For clumpier granola, do not stir during final 10 minutes of baking and do not stir until cooled. Mix in dried fruit, if using. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 18 servings; 1⁄3 cup per serving Per serving (without optional dried fruit): 158 calories, 3g protein, 21g carbohydrate, 7g fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 3mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 2g fiber, 10g sugar
