Lung function of children with cystic fibrosis different in US vs UK, study finds

Children with cystic fibrosis with the homozygous F508del genotype in the U.S. had better lung function at age 6 years that was sustained throughout childhood and adolescence than children in the U.K., according to data published in Thorax.
“Previous international comparisons of outcomes in people with cystic fibrosis have highlighted the impact of different health care practices and approaches to treatment and have contributed to improvements in care for people with cystic fibrosis,” Daniela K. Schlüter, PhD, applied mathematician/statistician in the department of public health,

Children with cystic fibrosis with the homozygous F508del genotype in the U.S. had better lung function at age 6 years that was sustained throughout childhood and adolescence than children in the U.K., according to data published in Thorax.
“Previous international comparisons of outcomes in people with cystic fibrosis have highlighted the impact of different health care practices and approaches to treatment and have contributed to improvements in care for people with cystic fibrosis,” Daniela K. Schlüter, PhD, applied mathematician/statistician in the department of public health,