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What is overtreatment of the elderly?

According to a 2023 study of multimorbid older patients with Type 2 diabetes, more than one-third were overtreated, highlighting the high prevalence of this problem. What is overtreatment of the elderly, and what factors lead to this complex issue? It refers to medical care that provides little or no clinical benefit and can instead lead to significant harm.

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Why is prostate screening not recommended for men over 70?

According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), for men aged 70 and older, the potential harms of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) based screening outweigh the potential benefits. This guideline is the primary reason answering the question, **why is prostate screening not recommended for men over 70**?

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