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TBD | The New World of DIY Medical Tests
Jul 14, 2024
Elizabeth Dwoskin, Reporter for the Washington Post, discusses the booming industry of at-home medical testing and the implications of DIY medical tests on traditional healthcare providers. The podcast explores the rise of self-administered tests for cancer detection, empowerment through DIY tests, and the blurred line between medical and wellness tests.
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- Home diagnostics industry fueled by social media growth raises concerns over FDA oversight.
- At-home medical testing empowers patients but prompts skepticism from doctors about accuracy and risks.
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