Early diagnosis from newborn screening maximises survival in severe cystic fibrosis
Newborn screening (NBS) for cystic fibrosis (CF) has been gradually established in several countries, but scant data are available on its long-term effects on survival. Our objective was to evaluate the long-term effects of CF NBS on survival. 586 patients, diagnosed and followed between 1971 and 20...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2018-04-01
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| Series: | ERJ Open Research |
| Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/4/2/00109-2017.full |