A scoping study to explore the cost-effectiveness of next-generation sequencing compared with traditional genetic testing for the diagnosis of learning disabilities in children
Background: Learning disability (LD) is a serious and lifelong condition characterised by the impairment of cognitive and adaptive skills. Some cases of LD with unidentified causes may be linked to genetic factors. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques are new approaches to genetic testing tha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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NIHR Journals Library
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Health Technology Assessment |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3310/hta19460 |