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Identification of candidate children for maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 2 (MODY2) gene testing: a seven-item clinical flowchart (7-iF).
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Pinelli Michele, Acquaviva Fabio, Barbetti Fabrizio, Caredda Elisabetta, Cocozza Sergio, Delvecchio Maurizio, Mozzillo Enza, Pirozzi Daniele, Prisco Francesco, Rabbone Ivana, Sacchetti Lucia, Tinto Nadia, Toni Sonia, Zucchini Stefano, Iafusco Dario
Abstract excerpt
MODY2 is the most prevalent monogenic form of diabetes in Italy with an estimated prevalence of about 0.5-1.5%. MODY2 is potentially indistinguishable from other forms of diabetes, however, its identification impacts on patients' quality of life and healthcare resources. Unfortunately, DNA direct...
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