Posts Tagged ‘stupid studies’

American and Canadian Researchers: Trust Us, Inexpensive Cancer Screenings Are Bad for You

31st August 2009 by Catherine Favazza 6 Comments

The timing of two new studies seems awfully convenient for those pushing for government-run health care. Or does it?
Sketchy study #1: Canadian researchers are questioning the usefulness of clinical breast exams in conjunction with mammograms, saying yes, they increase early detection, but the rate of “false-positives” increases, too. It’s a “steep price” to pay. They [...]