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Prevalence of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Self-Reported Behavior Change, and Health Care Engagement Among Direct-to-Consumer Recipients of a Personalized Genetic Risk Report.
Chest - 1 Feb 2022
Ashenhurst James R, Nhan Hoang, Shelton Janie F, Wu Shirley, Tung Joyce Y, Elson Sarah L, Stoller James K
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BACKGROUND: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is an autosomal co-dominant condition that predisposes to emphysema, cirrhosis, panniculitis, and vasculitis. Underrecognition has prompted efforts to enhance early detection and testing of at-risk individuals. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing represents an additional method of detection. RESEARCH QUESTION: The study addressed three questions: (1) Does a...
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