"Doubts but timing test gives menopause for thought"
Source: The Australian
Published: 28 Jun 2010
Category: Diagnostic Test
Rating:
(3 stars)
Keywords: menopause, fertility, blood, test, research, Tehran
what they said (Hover the mouse cursor over underlined words for more info)
WOMEN as young as 20 could take a blood test to learn the precise age at which they will no longer be able to have babies.
The original article can be found at: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/doubts-but-timing-test-gives-menopause-for-thought/story-e6frg6nf-1225884948057
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| Diagnostic Options |
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| Disease Mongering |
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| Evidence |
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| Quantification of diagnostic accuracy and benefits |
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| Relies on Press Release |
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what we said (Hover the mouse cursor over underlined words for more info)
The story bases on preliminary findings from a study to test when women lose their fertility. The story, one of many about these findings, is slightly unclear on the difference between the new test (which will not be available for at least 6 years) and the currently available test.
It is good to see a local expert opinion included in the story.
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