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New Maryland law requires radiologists inform patients of heart disease warning sign

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What happened

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with radiologist Dr.

Lisa Mullen about a new Maryland law requiring that patients be notified if mammogram results show calcium deposits in blood vessels.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR Health and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:44:58 UTC.

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