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What is the main focus of the workgroup mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the workgroup mentioned in the text?
- Developing a guideline for the use of NIPS for pregnant individuals at general risk for trisomies. (correct)
- Reviewing the existing guidelines for traditional prenatal screenings.
- Conducting a study on the prevalence of fetal trisomies in twin gestations.
- Evaluating the utility of invasive prenatal screening methods for chromosomal disorders.
Which framework was used by the NIPS Evidence-Based Guideline Work Group to draft recommendations?
Which framework was used by the NIPS Evidence-Based Guideline Work Group to draft recommendations?
- Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation Evidence to Decision framework (correct)
- Peer Evaluation and Clinical Assessment System
- American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Review Process
- Grading System for Clinical Practice Guidelines
According to the results, what did the evidence consistently show about NIPS compared to traditional screening methods?
According to the results, what did the evidence consistently show about NIPS compared to traditional screening methods?
- There is no significant difference in accuracy between NIPS and traditional methods.
- NIPS is less accurate than traditional methods.
- NIPS is more accurate for trisomies 21, 18, and 13 in singleton and twin gestations. (correct)
- NIPS has limited utility in detecting chromosomal disorders.
What was identified as an emerging area of interest related to NIPS?
What was identified as an emerging area of interest related to NIPS?
According to the conclusion, what does the ACMG strongly recommend regarding NIPS?
According to the conclusion, what does the ACMG strongly recommend regarding NIPS?
What was the process the guideline underwent before approval by the ACMG Board of Directors?
What was the process the guideline underwent before approval by the ACMG Board of Directors?