Wales Infants and childreNs Genome Service (WINGS): providing rapid genetic diagnoses for unwell children

Conclusion This study demonstrates that trio rWGS is having a positive impact on the care of acutely unwell infants and children in an NHS setting. In particular, the study shows that rWGS can be applied in an NHS setting, achieving a diagnostic yield comparable with the previously published diagnostic yields achieved in research settings, while also helping to improve patient care and management.

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Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - April 18, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sloper, E., Jezkova, J., Thomas, J., Dawson, K., Halstead, J., Gardner, J., Burke, K., Oruganti, S., Calvert, J., Evans, J., Anderson, S., Corrin, S., Pottinger, C., Murch, O. Tags: Original research Source Type: research