French expert calls for screening for cystic fibrosis
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
A leading professor is calling for national screening in France for cystic fibrosis in neonates. This is the most common serious genetic disease in France and early diagnosis can greatly improve quality of life for patients, says Professor Jean-Francois Duhamel of the University Hospital in Caen in an interview with Le Quotidien du Medecin.