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Laura Carrasco-hernandez
Methodologies for the Determination of Blood Alpha1 Antitrypsin Levels: A Systematic Review
Background: The study of hematic concentrations of alpha1 antitrypsin (AAT) is currently one step in the diagnosis of AAT deficiency. To try to clarify the relevance of the laboratory techniques, we carried out a systematic review of the literature. Methods: Studies evaluating the quantification of AAT in peripheral blood were searched in PubMed in July 2021. The selection criteria included (1) any type of study design that included a quantification of AAT in peripheral blood; (2) studies written in English or Spanish; (3) studies evaluating human beings; and (4) studies involving adults. Results: Out of 207 studies, the most frequently used techniques were nephelometry (43.9%), followed by…
Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with cystic fibrosis in Spain: Incidence and results of the national CF-COVID19-Spain survey
CF-COVID19-Spain Registry Group.