Rita Redberg, MD, MS, who paved the way for an emphasis on evidence-based medicine during her tenure as editor of the Journal of the American
In its “Less is More” series of articles, the Journal of the American Medical Association documents the problems of overuse of medical care. “Overused” procedures
The overuse of certain medical procedures is a common problem in healthcare. The Journal of the American Medical Association, Internal Medicine produces an annual review
For those suffering from pain related to spinal fractures due to osteoporosis, spinal fusion may not be the answer. Cementing crumbling vertebrae to fuse bones
We’ve all seen advertising for genetic testing services, offering insight into your ancestry as well as health based on your genetic code. But Drs. Michael
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has proven benefits over “open surgery”: fewer complications, shorter hospitalization, lower rates of readmission and mortality, and lower health care costs. Unfortunately,
A carefully controlled study has reported that stents given to individuals with a severe blockage of an artery did not improve their pain or their
Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have reviewed the data on various medical procedures and presented an analysis of the most overused
Stents for coronary artery disease, Atenolol for blood pressure, surgery for a torn meniscus and many other procedures are likely over-used, explains David Epstein reporting
Read this before you or a loved one considers having a stent implanted! Doctors continue to overuse stents to treat stable coronary artery diseases despite
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