These 3 common surgeries have been found to be of little to no benefit, but thousands are still performed every year.
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Sydney
In our new study, we’ve found the majority of news stories are failing to cover potential downsides of early detection tests. This could be perpetuating the problem of overdiagnosis.
Health professionals should carefully consider the terms they use to avoid needless anxiety and unnecessary surgeries.
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