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flag Study finds many UK health self-test kits inaccurate, lacking guidance, spurring calls for tougher regulations.

flag A recent study in the British Medical Journal revealed that many health self-test kits sold in UK shops are inaccurate and lack clear guidance on use and next steps. flag Researchers from the University of Birmingham analyzed 30 self-test kits for various conditions and found that only half provided information on accuracy, and fewer than a quarter offered clear post-test advice. flag The study classified 60% of these tests as high risk, prompting calls for stricter regulation and transparency from manufacturers. flag The UK's medical devices regulator, MHRA, plans to overhaul safety standards for these self-testing kits.

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