Case-finding for alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency in Kazakh patients with COPD
ConclusionThis study proved that AATD is present in the Kazakh population. These results support the general concept of targeted screening for AAT deficiency in countries like Kazakhstan, with a large population of COPD patients and low awareness among care-givers about this genetic condition.
Source: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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