Something that I think people would benefit from understanding: epidemiology is OFTEN counter-intuitive You can't just trust common sense, because it'll lead you astray!
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There are countless examples of this, which is why you can't just assume that something works - you have to test it first Otherwise, you're just flying blind
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Is that due to false negatives?
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@mgtmccartney, a man after your heart here (EBM wise)!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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What are the key harms?
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i am confused : harming more from an epidemiologic point of vue or medically? What would be a concrete example to better understand?
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One harm I'm aware of involves PSA tests for men for prostate cancer. There is a range for the test, and if you test high, there may be a chance you have cancer. However, there are other reasons to test high and some people 'always' test high. 1/2
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Doesn't it make sense to screen for Covid-19 before a lot of people will rejoin (eg. before returning to schools after summer holidays, a company that ends working from home...)?
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