Here is the problem with the mainstream media reporting medical news. Take the recent NEJM article on the fecal DNA test for colon cancer screening. The following are three headlines I browsed via Google News.
2) DNA Test for Colon Cancer Disappoints
3) DNA Test for Colon Cancer a Mixed Bag
Is it any wonder why patients are confused?






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