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4 medical tests you may not really need

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4 medical tests you may not really need

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Medical tests can save lives, but do you need every test your doctor orders?Vonda Wright, MD, reveals when you should say "no, thanks" to X-rays, pap smears, an ECG, or bone-density test.

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