Neonatal Screening for Inherited Metabolic Diseases in 2016

The scope of newborn screening (NBS) progrmas is continuously expanding. NBS programs are secondary prevention interventions widely recognized internationally in the “field of Public Health. These interventions aimed at early detection of asymptomatic children affected by certain diseases, with the objective to establish a definitive diagnosis and apply the proper treatment to prevent further complications and sequelae and ensure a better quality of life.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research