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Researchers Use New Method With Electronic Health Records To Identify Genetic Diseases

Post author:Meagan Fulps
Post published:March 24, 2018
Post category:Cystic Fibrosis Rare Disease

Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have discovered a new method of searching existing electronic medical records to help identify genetic diseases in larger populations, reported EurekAlert!. Many people who may…

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Researchers Use New Method With Electronic Health Records To Identify Genetic Diseases

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