BBC NEWS ONLINE: Early blood test could indicate risk of miscarriage

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Daniel Brison, honorary professor of clinical embryology and stem cell biology at the University of Manchester, said the study was "exciting looking" in a much needed area.

But he added: "Although the results might seem exciting and cutting edge, there is unfortunately a high risk of them being wrong.

"We'd need larger follow-up studies to be sure whether these results are valid."

Period1 Nov 2017

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  • TitleEarly blood test could indicate risk of miscarriage
    Media name/outletBBC News Online
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date1/11/17
    DescriptionDaniel Brison, honorary professor of clinical embryology and stem cell biology at the University of Manchester, said the study was "exciting looking" in a much needed area.

    But he added: "Although the results might seem exciting and cutting edge, there is unfortunately a high risk of them being wrong.

    "We'd need larger follow-up studies to be sure whether these results are valid."
    URLwww.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41831074
    PersonsDaniel Brison

Keywords

  • pregnancy
  • miscarriages
  • premature birth