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Why is primary prophylaxis underutilized in the United States?
Author(s) -
Shapiro A. D.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
haemophilia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.213
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1365-2516
pISSN - 1351-8216
DOI - 10.1046/j.1351-8216.2003.00833.x
Subject(s) - medicine , haemophilia , family medicine , regimen , intensive care medicine , prophylactic treatment , medline , pediatrics , surgery , law , political science
Summary. A recent article published in Haemophilia reports the results of a survey of treatment center practices in the United States, and specifically the use of prophylaxis as treatment regimen [7] . This article discusses the issues that may contribute to utilization of prophylactic regimens and issues to consider when determining treatment programs for pediatric patients.