1 If two consecutive transfusions yield increments that do not meet the minimum standard for a successful transfusion (see Refractoriness below), the effectiveness of subsequent platelet transfusions should be evaluated by performing a count 10 to 60 minutes after their completion.
American College of Radiology: Starting at 40, get a mammogram every year. American College of Gynecology and Obstetrics: At 40 to 49, get a mammogram every year or every two years; at 50 and older, a mammogram every year. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: At 50, get a mammogram every two years, ending at 75.
Research Suggests Menopausal Status Better Than Age for Deciding How Often Women Should Have Mammograms. On Oct. 20, 2015, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released updated breast cancer screening guidelines for women at AVERAGE risk of breast cancer.