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Protocol for stage 1 of the GaP study (Genetic testing acceptability for Paget's disease of bone): an interview study about genetic testing and preventive treatment: would relatives of people with Paget's disease want testing and treatment if they were available?
BMC health services research - 8 Jun 2006
Langston Anne L, Johnston Marie, Robertson Clare, Campbell Marion K, Entwistle Vikki A, Marteau Theresa M, McCallum Marilyn, Ralston Stuart H
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BACKGROUND: Paget's disease of bone (PDB) is characterised by focal increases in bone turnover, affecting one or more bones throughout the skeleton. This disrupts normal bone architecture and causes pain, deformity, deafness, osteoarthritis, and fractures. Genetic factors are recognised to play a role in PDB and it is now possible to carry out genetic tests for research. In view of this, it is timely to...
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