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From Consumer Reports: A guide to common tests and treatments you probably don’t need.
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Videos
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Video: What’s wrong with delivering your baby early? bit.ly/1mEKJ1L #ChoosingWisely
Video: Do you need a chest X-ray before surgery? bit.ly/RlWArQ #ChoosingWisely
Video: Do you need an antibiotic for swimmer’s ear? bit.ly/1iUeh8Y #ChoosingWisely
Video: Do you need an MRI for your back pain? bit.ly/1ipHOcW #ChoosingWisely
Brochures
Allergy Tests (AAAAI) →
Allergies kicked in? Is it time to get tested? Or not? bit.ly/WrzH4H #choosingwisely
Allergists warn: Free allergy tests may cause false positives, extra costs.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Testing (SNMMI) →
Afraid it might be Alzheimer's? Is it time for a PET scan? Advice from
specialists: bit.ly/UKiW5h @SNM_MI #choosingwisely
Antibiotics for Ear Infections in Children (AAFP) →
In most cases of middle ear infection, antibiotics are not needed. Here's what to do instead.
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Antibiotics For Pink Eye (AAO) →
Antibiotic eye drops don’t usually help with conjunctivitis. In fact, they can do more harm than
good. bit.ly/1Bz4JJ0 #ChoosingWisely
Antibiotics for Respiratory Illness in Children (AAP) →
Most of the time, children don't need antibiotics for sore throat, cough or runny nose.
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Parents: Should you seek antibiotics for a sniffle or cough? Advice from
pediatricians. bit.ly/156ij88 #choosingwisely
Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Older People (AGS) →
Many older people get antibiotics for urinary tract infections when they don't need them.
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Antibiotics For Your Skin (AAD) →
There are risks to using antibiotics needlessly on your skin. bit.ly/1j5GDke #ChoosingWisely
Antibiotics: When You Need Them and When You Don’t →
Here’s when and how to use antibiotics to help you and your loved ones avoid drug resistance.
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Antipsychotic Drugs for People with Dementia (AGS) →
Powerful antipsychotic drugs should not be the first choice for people with dementia. Here's why.
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Bone-Density Tests (AAFP) →
You might not need that bone-density test yet. How to tell: bit.ly/PAmV2I #choosingwisely
Breast Biopsy (CoC) →
In contrast with surgical or "open" breast biopsy, a needle biopsy is easier on the body.
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Cancer Tests and Treatments (ASCO) →
Doctors agree: Most patients should avoid these 5 cancer tests and
treatments. bit.ly/R8yuLH #choosingwisely
Cardiac Imaging (ASNC) →
Heart stress tests often unneeded if you're healthy, with no chest pain.
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Care at the End of Life for Advanced Cancer Patients (ASCO) →
When is it OK to stop fighting cancer and focus instead on easing pain and boosting
comfort? bit.ly/VAeGGS #choosingwisely
Carotid Artery Surgery (AAN) →
Having some blockage in a carotid artery doesn't mean you should have it cleaned out.
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Chest X-rays before surgery(ACR) →
An old hospital tradition you can usually skip: The pre-surgery chest X-ray.
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Cholesterol Drugs for People Over 75 (AMDA) →
Age 75+, no symptoms of heart disease? Statins may be a bad idea. bit.ly/1hPtJRy
#ChoosingWisely
Colonoscopy (AGA) →
Some doctors overdo colonoscopies. Here's a patient guide to what's
appropriate. bit.ly/VJ8PeF #choosingwisely
CT Scans for Children with Head Injuries (AAP) →
For children with head injuries, a CT scan often is not needed. bit.ly/1wVSK7y #ChoosingWisely
CT Scans to Find Lung Cancer in Smokers (CHEST/ATS) →
The CT scan, used to look for early signs of lung cancer, is not useful for many smokers.
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Dental Fillings that Contain Mercury (ACMT, AACT) →
Experts say: It's not necessary to replace fillings that contain mercury. bit.ly/1rEw6zZ
#ChoosingWisely
Drugs for Migraine Headaches (AAN) →
Think twice about treating migraine attacks with opioids or butalbital. bit.ly/Y7MCs1
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Migraine? Experts say to avoid two kinds of pain drugs. bit.ly/Y7MCs1
#choosingwisely @AANPublic
Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis (ACR) →
The older, "non-biologic" drugs are a better first choice for treating rheumatoid arthritis.
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Drugs to Prevent Infection During Chemotherapy (ASCO) →
Do you need these anti-infection drugs during chemo? Experts urge caution. bit.ly/12ibrlo
#choosingwisely
Early Delivery (ACOG, AAFP) →
Pregnant? Here’s why you don’t schedule an early birth just for convenience.
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To rush a birth can raise risk of serious problems for both you and your baby.
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Echocardiogram Before Surgery (ASE) →
Do you really need a heart echo test before an operation? Not usually.
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Echocardiograms for Valve Disease (ACC) →
Heart valve disease? You might not need an annual echocardiogram, experts say.
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Echocardiography After Valve Surgery (STS) →
Echocardiograms right after valve surgery are usually not useful. bit.ly/1dSyoGR
#ChoosingWisely
EKGs and Exercise Stress Tests (AAFP) →
No heart disease symptoms? Then why did the doctor order a stress test?
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Feeding Tubes for People with Alzheimer’s (AGS, AAHPM) →
Feeding tube for an Alzheimer's patient: When is the right time?
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Five Physical Therapy Treatments You Probably Don’t Need (APTA) →
Five common physical therapy treatments can lead to harm, more tests, and greater costs.
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Health Checkups (SGIM) →
You probably don't need that yearly checkup. In fact, it can do more harm than good.
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Heart Imaging Before Surgery (ACC) →
Heart imaging tests often unneeded before surgery. bit.ly/YPAdxI #ChoosingWisely
Heart Stress Tests Before Chest Surgery (STS) →
Stress tests usually aren’t helpful if you don’t have heart problems bit.ly/1pEL83v
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Heart Tests Before Surgery (ASNC) →
Healthy heart? Then you probably don't need a heart test before an operation.
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Home Apnea Monitors for SIDs (AAP) →
Home apnea monitors give little or no protection from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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Home Oxygen After a Hospital Stay (CHEST/ATS) →
Many people who use long-term home oxygen therapy don’t need it.
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Imaging and Blood Tests in Early Breast Cancer (ASCO) →
Experts say: Get the right imaging and blood tests for early
#breastcancer.bit.ly/11HJ9WT @ASCO #choosingwisely
Imaging Tests After a Heart Procedure (ACC) →
After bypass or stent, you probably don't need all those imaging tests, the specialists say.
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Imaging Tests for Back Pain (AAFP) →
The experts agree: An MRI usually won't help with back pain. bit.ly/PAnlX0 #choosingwisely
Imaging Tests for Early Prostate Cancer (ASCO) →
In early prostate cancer, too many tests can be a bad idea. bit.ly/16KWI5L #choosingwisely
Imaging Tests for Headaches (ACR) →
Do I really need MRI for this headache? bit.ly/TroaNA #ChoosingWisely
Even intense headaches don't usually merit a CT scan or MRI. bit.ly/TroaNA #choosingwisely
Imaging Tests for Heart Disease (ACC) →
Experts say: If you're healthy, maybe you shouldn't let us test your heart.
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Think twice about heart stress tests if you are healthy and symptom-free.
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Imaging Tests for Ovarian Cysts (ACR) →
How often do you need ultrasound to make sure cysts don't become ovarian cancer?
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Imaging of ovary cysts? Even the drs who do this test think it's often
wasteful. bit.ly/RyCC6A #choosingwisely @RadiologyACR
Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy (AAAAI) →
Immunologists say don't get IgG replacement therapy if you don't really need it. bit.ly/UwpOBU
#choosingwisely
Implanted Heart Devices at the End of Life (AAHPM) →
An ICD helps heart beat normally. But if you are near death, those shocks can make things
worse. bit.ly/1dSyoGR #ChoosingWisely
Kidney Disease (ASN) →
Hard Choices in Chronic Kidney Disease: Info for patients and family from Consumer
Reports. bit.ly/VhWzQJ #choosingwisely
Kidney disease? In plain terms, four tests and treatments you might want to think twice
about. bit.ly/VhWzQJ #choosingwisely
Lab Tests Before Surgery (ASCP) →
Most healthy people don't need blood or urine tests before low-risk surgery. Here's why.
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Lyme Disease Tests (ACR) →
Concerned about tick bite? 2 blood tests for Lyme, but usually you don't need
either. bit.ly/Y9CqxJ #choosingwisely @ACRheum
Medical Tests Before Eye Surgery (AAO) →
Why would you need an EKG before cataract surgery? bit.ly/10X1xWr #choosingwisely
Medical Tests Before Surgery →
Lab doctors say: You usually don't need their services before low-risk
surgery. bit.ly/10ttsg8 #choosingwisely @ASCP_Chicago
Oral Antibiotics for Ear Infections (AAO-HNSF) →
Sometimes antibiotic eardrops are safer and more effective than oral antibiotics.
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Painkiller Choices with Kidney or Heart Problems (ASN) →
The painkillers to avoid if you have kidney or heart problems: bit.ly/Yb1hC2 #choosingwisely
Palliative Care (AAHPM) →
Palliative care offers physical, emotional, spiritual support at any stage of serious illness.
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Pap Tests (AAFP) →
Teen-age girls usually don't need a Pap test, even if sexually active.
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What age was your first Pap test? Teen-age girls usually don't need one, you
know. bit.ly/RQnSjX #choosingwisely
Pelvic Exams and Pap Tests Before Contraceptives (AAFP) →
You usually don’t need a Pap test or pelvic exam before getting birth control pills.
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PET Scans After Cancer Treatment (ASCO) →
If you've been treated for cancer, you may not need PET scans to check for a return of the
cancer. bit.ly/1v2mxtB #ChoosingWisely
Preventing Infections in the Hospital (SHM) →
Watch out for two overused hospital medical practices, urinary catheters and ulcer drugs.
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PSA Test for Prostate Cancer (AAFP) →
The PSA screening test for prostate cancer is widely used, but often is not needed. Here’s why.
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Screening Tests for Ovarian Cancer (SGO) →
Ultrasound and CA-125 blood test are not useful for screening low-risk women for ovarian cancer.
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Screening Tests: When You Need Them, When You Don’t →
It’s important to know which screening tests you actually need, and how often you need them.
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Sentinel Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer (CoC, NAPBC) →
If you have breast cancer, there is a newer, simpler surgery to check your lymph nodes.
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Sleeping Pills for Insomnia and Anxiety in Older People (AGS) →
Older adults usually should try other non-drug treatments first, for insomnia and anxiety.
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Spirometry for Asthma (AAAAI) →
If it might be asthma, be sure to get this simple breathing test.
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Stress Tests After Procedures (ASNC) →
After bypass or stent, you probably don't need a heart stress test for a few years. bit.ly/YyCj3u
#choosingwisely
Stress Tests Before Surgery (SVM) →
Simplify your care: You probably don't need a heart stress test before minor
surgery. bit.ly/10l2Rau #choosingwisely @SVM_tweets
If you’re having surgery, you probably don't need a heart stress test beforehand if you are
healthy. bit.ly/10l2Rau #choosingwisely
Stress Tests for Chest Pain (ASNC) →
Chest pains alone don't justify a stress test, if you're at low risk for heart trouble. bit.ly/111ZjJK
#choosingwisely
Supplements for Osteoarthritis (AAOS) →
The popular supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate do not help relieve arthritic
knees. bit.ly/Odn24m #ChoosingWisely
Testosterone for Erection Problems (AUA) →
Men: Ask your doctor about ... whether you really need extra
testosterone.bit.ly/VxtxzP #choosingwisely @AmerUrological
Men: Having trouble staying erect? Testosterone levels rarely the cause or the
fix. bit.ly/VxtxzP #choosingwisely @AmerUrological
Tests Before Heart Surgery (STS) →
Some tests given before heart surgery are not needed, if you lack symptoms. bit.ly/1Bzb476
#choosingwisely
Treating Acute Blood Clots (ASH) →
For a deep blood clot, an IVC filter works no better than blood-thinning drugs. bit.ly/1pF5MQQ
#choosingwisely
Treating Blocked Leg Arteries (SVM) →
Most people with Peripheral Artery Disease won't benefit from surgery or angioplasty.
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When do you need vascular surgeons to clear blocked leg arteries?
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Treating Frequent Headaches with Pain Relievers (AHS) →
It’s easy to use too much pain medicine, make headaches worse and cause other problems.
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Treating Heartburn and GERD (AGA) →
Taking Nexium or Prilosec for #heartburn? There are safer, cheaper
choices. bit.ly/Wjo4O5 #choosingwisely
Treating Low-Risk Prostate Cancer (ASTRO) →
If you have prostate cancer, but it poses a low risk, consider "watchful waiting." Here’s why.
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Treating Sinusitis (AAAAI) →
For that sinus infection, you probably shouldn't get antibiotics. bit.ly/Wwnf0h #choosingwisely
Treating Sinusitis (AAFP) →
You probably don't need antibiotics for that sinus infection. bit.ly/WjolAs #choosingwisely
Antibiotics can save lives. Don’t squander them on viruses. bit.ly/WjolAs #choosingwisely
Treating Sleep Problems (APA) →
If you have insomnia, antipsychotic drugs should not be the first choice of treatment.
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Unnecessary Treatments in the Emergency Room (ACEP) →
Three procedures commonly used in the emergency room are unnecessary in many cases.
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Urinary Tract Infections in Older People (AGS, AMDA) →
Older adults often tested needlessly for urinary tract infections. #ChoosingWisely
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Vision Care for Children (AAPOS) →
Is your child’s eye doctor offering tests and procedures they don’t need? Check the
#ChoosingWisely list. bit.ly/1uAiybl
Vitamin D Tests (ASCP) →
Doctors often order blood test to measure vitamin D, but results unlikely to change their advice.
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