In “10 Medical Tests to Avoid,” the AARP Bulletin examined tests and treatments commonly overused by Americans over 50. These screening tests and procedures often yield false-positive results that lead to invasive procedures, medications and unnecessary surgeries. Each year in the United States, an estimated $225 billion is wasted on unnecessary medical tests and services. In clear, straightforward language, Elizabeth Agnvall, detailed why these specific tests were often unnecessary, the harms that come from them, and the symptoms or conditions that warrant them.
