Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Death By Uncertainty: False Positives In Prenatal Testing
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A recent report concerning prenatal screening is alarming. An unacceptable rate of false positives has lead many anxious parents to abort what likely would have been a perfectly healthy child. The market for non-invasive prenatal DNA screens (known as NIPT or NIPS) has eploded in recent years. Many state are currently taking action to prevent discrimination by abortion. North Carolina already has a law prohibiting sex-selection abortions.
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