Are We Overusing Gastroscopies? New Study Reveals Shocking Stats! #science

Beaton, D. R., Sharp, L., Lu, L., Trudgill, N. J., Thoufeeq, M., Nicholson, B. D., ... & Rutter, M. D. (2024). Diagnostic yield from symptomatic gastroscopy in the UK: British Society of Gastroenterology analysis using data from the National Endoscopy Database. Gut.

A national study analyzed nearly 400,000 gastroscopies and found that three-quarters of these procedures were done on patients with less than a 1% risk of cancer. The research shows that gastroscopies are most effective for detecting cancer in men over 50 and those with symptoms like difficulty swallowing or weight loss.
This finding suggests that we might be overusing this resource, especially in low-risk groups, leading to potential inefficiencies in healthcare. Subscribe to the channel for thrilling updates on the newest discoveries in science!