Newborn screening (NBS) as a public heath endeavor faces a complex array of needs, competing priorities, and viewpoints. NBS programs, federal agency partners, families, care providers, and many ...

Every year, thousands of babies in India are born prematurely, before their eyes have fully developed. A condition called ...

As more premature babies survive due to advances in neonatal care, a silent eye condition is emerging as a major threat to their vision. Experts say timely screening and treatment can prevent most ...

Genome-wide sequencing of the DNA that can be obtained from a newborn screening blood spot could provide predictions of thousands of genetic diseases that are not currently included in universal ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth defects, highlighting how ...

Vision plays a crucial role in how infants and young children learn and develop. Recognizing signs of eye issues earlier may help diagnose and treat potential conditions before complications arise.

This program ensures all babies are screened for certain genetic disorders before serious health problems develop. Our goal is to identify disorders early so that serious health conditions can be ...

A medical diagnostics company, ISN Medical, has launched a campaign to screen one million newborns in Nigeria for congenital and inherited conditions from 2026 to 2030, aimed at improving early ...

Newborn screening (NBS) is a public health service available to approximately 3.6 million infants born in the United States each year. Over 98 percent of those infants receive screening. State and ...