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When skipping screening makes sense for your health

Nurse drawing blood to perform a test. (Courtesy/iStockphoto)

Not too long ago, a close friend asked to see me over a medical matter. Since my specialty is at odds with any potential health matters the said friend may have been experiencing, I instinctively tried to dissuade him from seeking my views. He'd have none of it and eventually ended up in my office.

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