Ask about this productRelated genes to: LECT1 antibody
- Gene:
- CNMD NIH gene
- Name:
- chondromodulin
- Previous symbol:
- MYETS1, LECT1
- Synonyms:
- CHM-I, CHM1, BRICD3
- Chromosome:
- 13q14.3
- Locus Type:
- gene with protein product
- Date approved:
- 2003-02-18
- Date modifiied:
- 2016-10-20
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Publication date: 2026/03/04
Khacho MireilleBurelle Yan - In Germany, patients with chronic non-malignant diseases (CNMD) are predominantly treated by general practitioners (GPs). Yet, little is known about communication between GPs and specialist palliative home care (SPHC) teams in terms of care needs and care planning for patients. Our analysis therefore aims at GPs´, SPHC nurses’ and SPHC physician’s interaction during case conferences (CCs) on patients with CNMD following an initial comprehensive palliative care consultation. - Source: PubMed
Publication date: 2026/02/26
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