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Surge in Diagnoses: Harmful Effects on Treatment Revealed

3/6/2025

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In her thought-provoking book, *The Age of Diagnosis*, neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan warns that the surge in medical diagnoses, like a staggering 787% increase in autism cases in the UK, may do more harm than good. With an alarming 85% overdiagnosis rate for Lyme disease, she highlights how excessive labeling can exacerbate symptoms and divert attention from essential treatments.

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In her thought-provoking book, *The Age of Diagnosis*, neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan warns that the surge in medical diagnoses, like a staggering 787% increase in autism cases in the UK, may do more harm than good. With an alarming 85% overdiagnosis rate for Lyme disease, she highlights how excessive labeling can exacerbate symptoms and divert attention from essential treatments.