Mere hours after birth, most newborns are tested for two things: whether they have signs of hearing loss and whether they have any of a range of rare conditions that could severely impact their health ...

A committee of experts will conduct a study examining the current landscape of newborn screening (NBS) systems, processes, and research in the United States and consider sustainable adoption of ...

The Food and Drug Administration gave market clearance for the Seeker System, a screening test designed to detect four metabolic disorders in newborns. The system can detect Mucopolysaccharidosis Type ...

You might be aware that a blood sample is taken soon after your infant is born to test for dozens of genetic and metabolic disorders. But did you realize that super quick (and painless) newborn ...

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A baby was found to have a rare eye cancer and his sight is expected to be saved thanks to a new screening tool which is being assessed for widespread use. Families across England are taking part in a ...

This July 2022 photo shows a lab in Lansing, Mich., where the state health department tests blood from newborns for more than 50 rare diseases. (Joey Cappelletti/Report for America via AP) (CN) — The ...

This July 2022 photo shows a lab in Lansing, Mich., where the state health department tests blood from newborns for more than 50 rare diseases. (Joey Cappelletti/Report for America via AP) (CN) — A ...

Preventive screenings check for signs of various medical conditions, such as cancer or heart problems. They are available for many conditions and people of all ages. Preventive screenings are an ...

Without expanded newborn screening, early diagnosis favours those born to families with means or near well-resourced ...