Globally, there is a substantial unmet need to diagnose various diseases effectively. The
complexity of the different disease mechanisms and underlying symptoms of the patient …

Importance Reported increases in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses
are accompanied by growing debate about the underlying factors. Although overdiagnosis is …

Overuse, which is defined as the provision of medical services that are more likely to cause
harm than good, is a pervasive problem. Direct measurement of overuse through …

Overdiagnosis, is defined as the diagnosis of a condition that, if unrecognized, would not
cause symptoms or harm a patient during his or her lifetime, and it is increasingly …

Background Stimulants are considered the first-line treatment for Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the US and they are used in other indications. Stimulants …

The global need for effective disease diagnosis remains substantial, given the complexities
of various disease mechanisms and diverse patient symptoms. To tackle these challenges …

Alongside the human suffering, covid-19 is also threatening the sustainability of health
systems. The continuing costs of the pandemic combined with the impending financial crisis …

Setting a research agenda for medical overuse Page 1 Setting a research agenda for
medical overuse Although overuse in medicine is gaining increased attention, many …

In our collective enthusiasm to diagnose and treat disease, a growing body of evidence
indicates that we may often be doing too much of a good thing. 1-5 “Overdiagnosis” is now …

Background Medical tests provide important information to guide clinical management.
Overtesting, however, may cause harm to patients and the healthcare system, including …