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Health Council Advises Against Implementing 13-Week Ultrasound: Results Often Inaccurate
The Dutch Health Council advises against systematically introducing the 13-week ultrasound, a prenatal screening intended to detect serious abnormalities in unborn children. Research conducted by the council indicates that results from ultrasounds performed after 13 weeks are often inaccurate. Consequently, the council concludes that the disadvantages outweigh the potential benefits of implementing this screening procedure.
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