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Shah said the findings also highlight potential downsides of using the scans when they are unlikely to change a patient's treatment.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026

"There weren't many downsides to giving a summer-born youngster an extra year before going into primary school. For me, it was a no-brainer."

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

He acknowledges that there are some well-established societal downsides to overuse of Meta’s social-media, especially among young people, but he appreciates “at least there’s no cloud in their revenue.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

Anyone suffering from low testosterone, including civilians, might be told by a medical professional that they would benefit from supplements—but there are downsides.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

The downsides of a growth spurt means that my mom insists on buying clothes that are two sizes too big for me when she’s at the consignment store.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden



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