The media is overhyping early detection tests, and this may be harming the healthy

Mary O'Keeffe; Ray N Moynihan

The media is overhyping early detection tests, and this may be harming the healthy

Mary O'Keeffe
, Ray N Moynihan

Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare

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Abstract

Do you remember hearing about the simple blood test that could tell if you had any of several different cancers? What about the Apple Watch that promised to catch your hidden heart problems before it was too late? Or the artificial intelligence test to diagnose your dementia years before symptoms appear?

Original language	English
Journal	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 6 Apr 2021

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The media is overhyping early detection tests, and this may be harming the healthy

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