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Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers from Center for Health Economics Research and Evaluation publish new studies and findings in the area of cystic fibrosis
March 15th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Economic evaluation of cystic fibrosis screening: a review of the literature' new findings in cystic fibrosis. In this recent report, researchers in Sydney, Australia conducted a study "To critically examine the economic evidence regarding cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier screening and to understand issues relating to the transferability of international findings to any national context for policy decisions. A systematic literature search identified 14 studies (out of 29 economic studies on CF) focusing on preconception or prenatal screening between 1990 and 2006." "These studies were then assessed against international benchmarks on conducting and...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-03-15)
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