Genetics in the prediction of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: from theory to practice.

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Genetics in the prediction of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: from theory to practice.

Annals of medicine - 1 Oct 1997

Rønningen K S

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Only weak associations have been found for particular environmental factors and development of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Very few studies have, however, accounted for genetic susceptibility when cases and controls have been compared. The genetics of IDDM is complex, but the HLA-...

Topics

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Forecasting
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
HLA-DQ Antigens
Humans
Norway
Practice Guidelines as Topic

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