Plasma sCD14 as a biomarker to predict pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis.

BACKGROUND: One in four cystic fibrosis (CF) patients diagnosed with a pulmonary exacerbation will not recover their baseline lung function despite standard treatment. This highlights the importance of preventing such events. Clinical decision-making can be improved through a simple blood test that...

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Main Authors: Bradley S Quon, David A Ngan, Pearce G Wilcox, S F Paul Man, Don D Sin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3930718?pdf=render