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A History of Mammography

Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:42:10
Publish Date: 2024-01-31 14:00:00
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The history of mammography begins with the discovery of X-rays in 1895. But it took a very long time for breast imaging to advance, in part because it wasn't prioritized. 

Research:

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  • Zenger, Ingo. “The history of mammography.” Siemens. https://www.medmuseum.siemens-healthineers.com/en/stories-from-the-museum/history-mammography 

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