Impact of newborn screening for fatty acid oxidation disorders on neurological outcome: A Belgian retrospective and multicentric study

This article sought to provide a comprehensive overview of how NBS implementation in Southern Belgium has dramatically improved the neurological outcome of patients with FAO disorders by preventing metabolic crises and death. Further investigations are needed to better understand the physiopathology of long-term complications in order to improve the quality of life of patients and to ensure optimal management.PMID:38377647 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejpn.2024.02.003

Source: European Journal of Paediatric Neurology - February 20, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Emilie Everard Hilde Laeremans Fran çois Boemer Sandrine Marie Marie-Fran çoise Vincent Joseph P Dewulf Fran çois-Guillaume Debray Corinne De Laet Marie-C écile Nassogne Source Type: research