Multilevel Approach Needed to Reduce Overdiagnosis, Argues Epidemiologist
Dr Elmore suggests several strategies to tackle the problem of overdiagnosis.
Diagnosis
Parent Trust in Physicians’ Diagnosis Lowers With Internet Information Exposure
Computer-generated diagnoses may mislead patients or parents, researcher says.
About 1 in 5 Patients Received Different Diagnoses After Second Opinions
In this study, 21% of cases received final diagnoses that were distinctly different than their referral diagnoses.
Positive HPV DNA Detection in FNA Sufficient for Cancer Diagnosis
The presence of HPV16 DNA is a strong indicator of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer.
Mammogram Screening Associated With Higher Rates of Overdiagnosis of Breast Cancer
Researchers say the reduction in breast cancer mortality is based on better treatments as opposed to earlier detection.
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