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The benefit of earlier detection really depends on the bottom-line number (and nature) of improved outcomes vs the harm caused by false positives and overdiagno
by andreareina 7y ago
The benefit of earlier detection really depends on the bottom-line number (and nature) of improved outcomes vs the harm caused by false positives and overdiagnosis[1][2].
[1] https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/a-skeptical-look-at-screening-tests/ https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/a-skeptical-look-at-screeni...
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incidental_imaging_finding https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incidental_imaging_finding