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> The NHS wants to make sure that millions of people don't take unnecessary ultrasounds, since a tiny risk, multiplied by millions, equals a few unnecessary deaths/left-handed children.

The NHS warns against un-needed tests because of the risk of false positive results and un-needed treatment. The test itself has minimal risk, but most treatment has some more risk.




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