Too many patients with early stage Parkinson’s disease are waiting too long before seeking medical attention, while others start taking symptomatic medications before that is required, according to new research. As a result, the pool of candidates for clinical trials is dramatically reduced, says the paper, published in npj Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is… Continue reading Early Parkinson’s Patients Waiting Too Long Before Seeking Medical Evaluation
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Early Stage Breast-Cancer Patients May Be Getting Too Many Tests
Asymptomatic women who have been treated for early-stage breast cancer often undergo advanced imaging and other tests that provide little if any medical benefit, could have harmful effects and may increase their financial burden, according to a study from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The research was presented at the annual meeting of the American… Continue reading Early Stage Breast-Cancer Patients May Be Getting Too Many Tests