Flowcharts Reveal How Common Diseases Progress

Many of us, faced with a decision about our medical treatment, wish we had a crystal ball to consult. Science is short on crystal balls, but a new study has taken a step toward a different kind of predictive tool: flowcharts through some of the most common diagnoses in Western countries, based on the health records of over 6 million people. These maps will help personalize medical treatment for specific patients. Diseases in Duo Certain diseases tend to occur in groups -- diabetes, obesit