UK self-tests overstate accuracy and pose usability risks

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By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Jul 28 2025 New research uncovers how popular high street self-tests for conditions like HIV, cancer, and COVID-19 may overstate their accuracy, hide critical evidence, and leave consumers vulnerable to unsafe results. Study:  Direct-to-consumer self-tests sold in the UK in 2023: cross sectional review of regulation and evidence of performance . Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com Considering the easy availability of numerous self-

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UK self-tests overstate accuracy and pose usability risks https://www.news-medical.net - 28.07.2025 18:04