Recommendations for treatment of inherited lung disease are unjustified

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 07:35 in Health & Medicine

An expensive treatment recommended for a genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency has no proven clinical benefit, according to a systematic review by Cochrane Researchers. The disorder causes chronic lung disease and the review concludes that considering the lack of evidence for its benefits, and possible adverse effects, the treatment should not be recommended...

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