Internet Symptom Checkers Not Reliable

[Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, MDs] Internet Symptom Checkers Not Reliable By Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, MDs Hundreds of millions of times a year, people turn to online sites and app-based symptom checkers to help figure out what's ailing them, as well as to see if they should call the doctor — or if it's time for a visit to the emergency room. But you might as well ask a crystal ball about your symptoms. At least that's the conclusion of a study published in The Lancet that examines both the promise and reality of symptom checkers. Special: [Discover the 1 Key Formula That Helps Tackle Age-Related Memory Loss]( Researchers looked at a wide range of studies on diagnostic direct-to-consumer digital tools and concluded: “Overall, the current evidence on direct-to-consumer, interactive diagnostic apps is ... uneven in the information provided and inconclusive with respect to safety and effectiveness.” While misdiagnosis by human doctors happens about 5 percent of the time, affecting about 12 million U.S. adults annually, according to a study in BMJ Quality Safety, misdiagnosis by digital symptom checkers happens, on average, about 50 percent of the time. In another study, researchers tested 23 symptom checkers by having them evaluate symptoms derived from 45 clinical vignettes that are used to teach and test medical students. Overall, the symptom checker listed the correct diagnosis first in only 34 percent of cases, and put it in the top three diagnoses 51 percent of the time. Of course, people aren’t going to stop checking out online health info — and you shouldn't. But all symptom-checker digital health sources are not created equal. And don't let online results make you think you can determine your own treatment. You know the expression “a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client”? Well, a patient who has himself or herself for a doctor is foolish too. --------------------------------------------------------------- Special Message --------------------------------------------------------------- ADVERTORIAL [Have you ever had one of those embarrassing "senior moments"?]( At our age, we all want a better memory. Doctors in the know have learned the trusted secret to improved memory AND thinking power. According to Duke University Medical Center, 1 in 3 Americans suffers from the early stages of age-related memory loss after age 70. In fact, a study published by Time Magazine warns: "Senior moments could be early signs of dementia." Fortunately, [the solution can be simpler than you think](. Professor Meir Shinitzky, the renowned biophysicist, and his team discovered the secret that was scientifically proven to boost memory and concentration. Even people in their 50s and 60s have caught on, and are now reporting a welcome surge in their brainpower. After all, these are the ages at which people expect to have many productive years ahead of them. Discover why some people call this solution an "on switch" for your brain. [Click here]( to find out more. Life's too short to feel like your brain is stuck in low gear. Over a million people have already benefitted from this solution. [Read this]( to find out how to: - Enhance your memory and brain function to keep memories and unforgettable moments alive - Gain focus and sharpen your mental performance - Lift your mood to boost your quality of life These are all real, trusted, scientific results. Anyone can take advantage of this secret – and why wouldn't you? [Click here now]( to find out what you need to know. --------------------------------------------------------------- About the Doctors: Dr. Mehmet Oz is host of TV's popular "The Dr. Oz Show." He is a professor in the Department of Surgery at Columbia University and directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Mike Roizen is chief medical officer at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, an award-winning author, and has been the doctor to eight Nobel Prize winners and more than 100 Fortune 500 CEOs. --------------------------------------------------------------- You received this Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. [Recommend]( Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen to a friend or [unsubscribe]( from our list. We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy](. This email was sent by: Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen 362 N. Haverhill Road West Palm Beach, FL 33415 USA [reaganreports.com](