It is the desire of parents to give birth to healthy, happy newborns. Unfortunately, just because a baby is born looking completely healthy that does not mean that the child has no underlying health issues. Thankfully, newborn state screening is performed in the hospital shortly after birth. This test can detect several potential health issues that a newborn may have. This screening provides a public service as it can alert parents to conditions that the child might need to seek treatment for. By being made aware of these conditions, parents can partner with doctors to implement treatments to lessen or prevent harmful results from these conditions.
One health issue that newborn screenings test is a genetic disorder called cystic fibrosis (CF).
One health issue that newborn screenings test is a genetic disorder called cystic fibrosis (CF).