Statistical limitations of percent ideal body weight as measure for nutritional failure in patients with cystic fibrosis

T. O. Hirche, H. Hirche, S. Jungblut, M. Stern, R. Koch, B. Wiedemann (Frankfurt, Essen, Tuebingen, Dresden, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Cystic fibrosis: new mechanisms, monitoring and treatment tools
Session: Cystic fibrosis: new mechanisms, monitoring and treatment tools
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 2863
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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