Mandatory testing of 45 genetic disorders is designed to lead to treatment before symptoms do damage.

India sees over 25 million births annually, yet fewer than 5 per cent of newborns undergo screening for serious but treatable conditions. Early testing between 24 and 72 hours can detect disorders ...

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Manitoba has become the third jurisdiction in Canada to implement universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus, ...

Beginning on Tuesday, the Utah Newborn Screening Program started screening for the rare but serious genetic disorder known as Hunter Syndrome. According to the Boston Children’s Hospital, Hunter ...

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A positive newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is currently considered a medical emergency. Without early treatment, severe disability or death in infancy are likely. However, research ...

Jesy Nelson says ‘I’m really proud to be working alongside the Mirror and SMA UK’ as she launches petition in Parliament for newborn screening for SMA ...

Experts say early screening and vaccination can prevent miscarriage, birth defects and lifelong disability. Here's why ...

The ‘heel prick’ test offered to Victorian babies will now screen for another rare, but serious condition, paving the way for ...