The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 150, Issue 2 , Pages 185-191 , February 2007

Parental Depression Following the Early Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis: A Matched, Prospective Study

Received 4 November 2005 ,Revised 26 August 2006 ,Accepted 1 November 2006.

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 Dr Glasscoe was funded by a NHS North West Region PhD Training Fellowship.

PII: S0022-3476(06)01084-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.11.022

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 150, Issue 2 , Pages 185-191 , February 2007

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