Early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis through neonatal screening prevents severe malnutrition and improves long-term growth.
Objective. Despite its relative frequency among autosomal recessive diseases and the availability of the sweat test, cystic fibrosis (CF) has been difficult to diagnose in early childhood, and delays can lead to severe malnutrition, lung disease, or even death. The Wisconsin CF Neonatal Screening Pr...
| Publicado en: | Pediatrics Vol. 107; no. 1; pp. 1 - 14 |
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| Autores principales: | , , , , , , , , |
| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Jan2001
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