This cross-sectional study examines the tone and content of social media posts that discuss popular medical tests with potential for overdiagnosis or overuse.

This cross-sectional study examines the tone and content of social media posts that discuss popular medical tests with potential for overdiagnosis or overuse.

87% of posts mentioned the benefits of the tests, while only 15% mentioned potential harms.

Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost of tests themselves

New research examined nearly 1,000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk.

This cross-sectional study examines the tone and content of social media posts that discuss popular medical tests with potential for overdiagnosis or overuse.

Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost of tests themselves

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