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Some physicians are ordering thyroid tests for unsupported reasons – EurekAlert
Up to one-third of physicians reported sending patients for a thyroid ultrasound for reasons not supported by clinical care guidelines, a new study led by University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center researchers finds. Routine use of ultrasounds to detect cance…
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Some physicians are ordering thyroid tests for unsupported reasons
While most thyroid ultrasound orders are warranted, researchers say guidelines could be clearer to help reduce overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Up to one-third of physicians reported sending patients for a thyroid ultrasound for reasons not supported by clinical care guidelines, a new study led by University of Mi…
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