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The Conversation – Five warning signs of overdiagnosis

We’ve had it drummed into us over decades that early detection is key to treating diseases early, before they have a chance to turn into something really nasty. But we’ve since learnt the flip-side of this is overdiagnosis, where people are diagnosed with diseases that [...]

Recognizing the Potential for Overdiagnosis: Are High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assays an Example? – Katy Bell et. al.

Thomas Dakin2019-02-08T10:51:45+11:00Publications, Tests, Troponin|

Overdiagnosis occurs when persons are labeled with a technically correct diagnosis that does not improve health outcomes. It is a common unintended consequence of early disease detection in asymptomatic persons but also takes place in persons with mild or ambiguous symptoms. Despite initiatives to prevent [...]

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The Conversation – Five warning signs of overdiagnosis

Recognizing the Potential for Overdiagnosis: Are High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assays an Example? – Katy Bell et. al.

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