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Newborn Screening: History, Future and Awareness Month

Published September 1, 2021 by NORD

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Every September, we celebrate and raise awareness for newborn screening (NBS) in the United States and the impact it has had on millions of families. Each year, approximately four million babies are screened for …

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Newborn Screening: The HCP Perspective on the Importance of Confirmatory Testing and Collaboration

Published September 29, 2020 by NORD

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SCREENING NEWBORNS FOR RARE DISEASES: THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFIRMATORY TESTING AND COLLABORATION By José Abdenur, MD and Rebekah Bressi, CGC ”Newborn screening is one of the most successful public health …

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A Newborn Screening Reflection: Sarah’s Story

Published September 15, 2020 by NORD

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September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, and I’d like to share our family’s experience with it, and why we think every parent should know more about this incredible test, that …

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September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month

Published September 1, 2020 by NORD

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A Personal Reflection from Stephanie Cozine, Delaware Rare Action Network Ambassador Did you know that your baby is screened for different diseases depending on which state you live in? That …

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