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Triple combination therapy for cystic fibrosis linked to plunging hospitalizations

Publish date:: November 10, 2020

Key clinical point: Triple therapy may dramatically reduce hospitalization costs.

Major finding: No patients on triple therapy were hospitalized during the study period.

Study details: Retrospective analysis (n = 47).

Disclosures: Dr. Walter, Dr. Giusti, and Dr. Perkins have no relevant financial disclosures.

Citation:

Walter E et al. NACFC 2020. Abstract 795.

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