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Population screening for spinal muscular atrophy: A mixed methods study of the views of affected families.

American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Feb 2017

Boardman Felicity K, Young Philip J, Griffiths Frances E

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Autosomal recessive conditions are a significant health burden with few treatments. Population carrier screening has been suggested as a means to tackle them. Little is known about the views of affected families despite the potential for direct impacts on them. Data are presented on attitudes among families affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) toward two population screening programs, pre-conception, and...

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PMID: 27792846
DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.38031

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