Psychological effects of false-positive results in cystic fibrosis newborn screening: a two-year follow-up.

doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.12.003

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Psychological effects of false-positive results in cystic fibrosis newborn screening: a two-year follow-up.

The Journal of pediatrics - 1 May 2010

Beucher Julie, Leray Emmanuelle, Deneuville Eric, Roblin Monique, Pin Isabelle, Bremont François, Turck Dominique, Giniès Jean-Louis, Foucaud Pascal, Rault Gilles, Derelle Jocelyne, David Valérie, Journel Hubert, Marchand Sophie, Veillard David, Roussey Michel

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate parental stress after a false-positive result at the time of the cystic fibrosis (CF) newborn screening (NBS), attributable to heterozygotism or persistent hypertrypsinemia. STUDY DESIGN: A prospective study was conducted in 86 French families at 3, 12, and 24 months after...

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