We evaluated the effects of cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier screening on birth prevalence trends and newborn screening (NBS) efficiency by comparing two Italian regions; carrier screening was performed in one region (eastern region (ER)) and not in the other (western region (WR)).

Cystic fibrosis carrier screening effects on birth prevalence and newborn screening

CASTELLANI, CARLO;TAMANINI, ANNA;
2016-01-01

Abstract

We evaluated the effects of cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier screening on birth prevalence trends and newborn screening (NBS) efficiency by comparing two Italian regions; carrier screening was performed in one region (eastern region (ER)) and not in the other (western region (WR)).
2016
birth prevalence; carrier screening; carrier testing; cystic fibrosis; newborn screening
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