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Comparing the American and European diagnostic guidelines for cystic fibrosis: same disease, different language?
Thorax - 1 Jul 2012
Ooi Chee Y, Dupuis Annie, Ellis Lynda, Jarvi Keith, Martin Sheelagh, Gonska Tanja, Dorfman Ruslan, Kortan Paul, Solomon Melinda, Tullis Elizabeth, Durie Peter R
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BACKGROUND: The American and European cystic fibrosis (CF) guidelines recommend different diagnostic criteria. This study assessed diagnostic concordance between these recommendations. METHODS: Subjects with single organ manifestations suggestive of CF (chronic sinopulmonary disease (RESP), chronic/recurrent pancreatitis (PANC) or obstructive azoospermia (AZOOSP)) were prospectively evaluated by sweat test, nasal...
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