Trends in use of the new MeSH term "overdiagnosis": A bibliometric review.
Objectives: Although the concept of overdiagnosis was first referenced in MEDLINE 100 years ago, consensus on a clear definition has been lacking. In 2021, the MeSH term "Overdiagnosis" was officially introduced, which defined the concept. A key goal of the new term is to improve the reliability of...
| Publicado en: | Health Information & Libraries Journal Vol. 42; no. 3; pp. 232 - 242 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Sep2025
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