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Is Personalized Medicine Safe? Silicon Valley startups are marketing blood tests they say empower consumers. Some companies say their tests can detect everything from high cholesterol levels to serious diseases. But many medical professionals are concerned about the accuracy of these tests. We discuss the proliferation and safety of direct-to-consumer medical testing.
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