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Filed Under: Most Popular on December 20, 2009 A report on breast cancer screening highlights an issue of health care reform: how to judge the value of tests in saving a life. View original post here:  Gauging the Odds (and the Costs) in Health Screening (New York Times) Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website Submit Comment

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