RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis: pros and cons
JF Breathe
JO breathe
FD European Respiratory Society
SP 24
OP 30
DO 10.1183/20734735.004111
VO 8
IS 1
A1 J.E. Dankert-Roelse
A1 A. Vernooij-van Langen
YR 2011
UL http://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/8/1/24.abstract
AB Educational aims To give an insight into the arguments that have led to the implementation of newborn screening for cystic fibrosis in routine screening programmes. To understand the drawbacks specifically associated with newborn screening for cystic fibrosis and how these can be handled or avoided. Summary During the past decade, newborn screening for cystic fibrosis has been introduced in many countries. However, the disadvantages associated with newborn screening for CF hamper its introduction in other areas.