By Margot Heffernan, MLS The architecture of breast tissue is not homogenous, as it is made up of lobules, ducts, fat and connective tissue. These distinct tissue types define the histology, or structure of the breasts. Breast cancer usually originates in either the ducts or lobes. Breast cancer histology helps to determine treatment choices for …
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Breast Cancer Mammography and Litigation
By Margot Heffernan, MLS Many disturbing facts about breast cancer have become familiar and mundane threads of information woven into the collective health consciousness. News coverage is replete with statistics about a woman’s alarming 1 in 8 lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. And although lung cancer claims more women’s lives, most harbor an immediate, …
What sets us apart from the competition?
Traditional library and research services provide database searches and referrals to standard textbooks and medical literature. Heffernan Research delivers comprehensive perspectives on client inquiries that integrate findings from authoritative literature into a complete research paper. Clients get much more than a static list of medical articles or references that must be tediously poured through; instead, …
Why use Heffernan Research?
Sifting through medical literature can be an arduous and time consuming task. As a medical librarian, Margot has thorough knowledge of medical databases and in depth understanding of the professional health care literature. However, as a skilled and accomplished writer, Margot is able to do more than simply provide database searches: She synthesizes the relevant …
Coach and Educator
Heffernan Research offers a range of English language tutoring options. Individual and small group sessions are available. Special classes on focused topics, such as essay writing, are also offered throughout the year. Margot works with ESL students as well as individuals who need to enhance specific English language skills.
Writer and Wordsmith
Margot Heffernan has solid and extensive experience writing about a broad range of medical topics. She uses her expertise to provide comprehensive and academically sound papers for medical malpractice, product liability, and personal injury lawyers as well as other professionals who need reliable medical information.
Why use Heffernan Research?
Sifting through medical literature can be an arduous and time consuming task. As a medical librarian, Margot has thorough knowledge of medical databases and in depth understanding of the professional health care literature.Margot recommends
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