Dornase alpha and survival of patients with cystic fibrosis

Authors
McIntyre, AM
Citation
Am. Mcintyre, Dornase alpha and survival of patients with cystic fibrosis, HOSP MED, 60(10), 1999, pp. 736-739
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
14623935 → ACNP
Volume
60
Issue
10
Year of publication
1999
Pages
736 - 739
Database
ISI
SICI code
1462-3935(199910)60:10<736:DAASOP>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Dornase alpha can offer substantial clinical benefits to cystic fibrosis pa tients, hut ifs long-term impact is as yet unknown. This article attempts t o model the impact of continuous dornase alpha use on patient survival and its cost implications for the health-care provider.