What is it about?
The purpose of this review was to illustrate changes in how cystic fibrosis patients are diagnosed and managed, as well as more detailed information on laboratory aspects. This includes some history and background, as well as the current status of testing a treatment.
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Why is it important?
The recent changes to the interpreting sweat chloride values as well as the implementation of new pharmacological agents is changing how cystic fibrosis is diagnosed and treated. It's important for all care providers to understand these changes in order to provide consistent and proper care for this patient population.
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This page is a summary of: Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Cystic Fibrosis in the Genomic Era, Clinical Chemistry, February 2018, AACC,
DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2017.274670.
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