U.S. Medical System Overwhelmed by 'Numerical Epidemics'
Originally Published 7 months ago — by statnews.com
The article discusses how the medical system's reliance on changing numerical thresholds for diagnoses like hypertension and kidney disease has led to widespread overdiagnosis and overtreatment, driven by broadening definitions and influenced by organizations, often without considering individual patient nuances or potential harms of aggressive treatment.