Welcome to
Wiser Healthcare
A research collaboration for reducing
overdiagnosis and overtreatment
Welcome to Wiser Healthcare
A research collaboration for reducing overdiagnosis and overtreatment
We aim to conduct research that will reduce overdiagnosis and overtreatment in Australia and around the world.
Wiser Healthcare is a research collaboration involving The University of Sydney, Bond University, Monash University, the University of Wollongong, and international colleagues. We investigate the cause and size of the problem and test new solutions, in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders, with a particular focus on overdiagnosis caused by imaging (like CT scans and MRI scans), testing biomarkers (for example, blood tests like the Prostate Specific Antigen test), and genetic tests. Here you can find out about our plans, read our work, see the evidence about overdiagnosis, and get help to make decisions, whether you are a clinician, policymaker, or citizen considering your own healthcare.
Recent publications
Recent publications
Too Much Medicine in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries
Low- and middle-income countries struggle to provide health care to some, while others get too much medicine. In this video, we delve into the research [...]
Measurement Properties of the Oxford Shoulder Score and Minimal Clinically Important Changes After Primary Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery – Yi Ying Fang et al.
Shoulder replacement surgery is an effective intervention that can relieve pain and improve function for people with severe shoulder disorders. The use of shoulder replacement [...]
News
Too Much Medicine in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries
Low- and middle-income countries struggle to provide health care to some, while others get too much medicine. In this video, we delve into the research led by Assistant Professor Loai Albarqouni, which addresses the stark disparities in healthcare provision in [...]