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Why NICE is cautious

Even though experts welcomed the findings, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence stated current evidence does not warrant a policy change yet. Health bodies must balance promising research against the costs and practical challenges of rolling out new tests across the entire national healthcare system.

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