Ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms: Advantages for men, but not for women

Men benefit from one-time ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms, a new review concludes. They live longer because a rupture of the abdominal aorta can be avoided. No such evidence is available for women, the researchers add.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 10, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news