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Newborn Genetic Screening—Still a Role for Sanger Sequencing in the Era of NGS

International Journal of Neonatal Screening, 2023
In the Norwegian newborn screening (NBS) program, genetic testing has been implemented as a second or third tier method for the majority of NBS disorders, significantly increasing positive predictive value (PPV).
Silje Hogner, Emma Lundman, Janne Strand, Mari Eknes Ytre-Arne, Trine Tangeraas, Asbjørg Stray-Pedersen   +5 more
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Universal newborn hearing screening in the Lazio region, Italy [PDF]

, 2018
Background: The introduction of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) programs has drastically contributed to the early diagnosis of hearing loss in children, allowing prompt intervention with significant results on speech and language development ...
Cammeresi, Maria Gloria, Conti, Guido, Frezza, Simonetta, Giannantonio, Sara, Greco, Antonio, Marsella, Pasquale, Orlando, Maria Patrizia, Picciotti, Pasqualina Maria, Ralli, Massimo, Russo, Francesca Yoshie, Scorpecci, Alessandro, Turchetta, Rosaria   +11 more
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O-42 COSTA RICA NATIONAL NEWBORN SCREENING LABORATORY´S EXPERIENCE IN DIAGNOSING ALPHA-1 ANTITRYPSIN DEFICIENCY

Annals of Hepatology, 2023
Introduction and Objectives: Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is an acute-phase glycoprotein encoded by the SERPINA1 gene. This allele has a codominant expression and Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is caused by the inheritance of two affected alleles ...
Mariela Solano-Vargas, Juan Diego Gutiérrez-Ávila, Jessica Arroyo-Hernández, Danny Alvarado-Romero, Natassia Camacho-Matamoros, Mildred Jiménez-Hernández   +5 more
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Quantitative characterization of the urine and serum metabolomes of children is essential for ‘omics’ studies

BMC Medicine, 2018
Understanding the long-term health impacts of the early-life exposome requires the characterization and assimilation of multi ‘omics’ data to ultimately link molecular changes to exposures.
Alicia DiBattista, Pranesh Chakraborty
doaj   +1 more source

Technical Study of Automated High-Throughput High-Sensitive Ceruloplasmin Assay on Dried Blood Spots—Reinstate the Potential Use for Newborn Screening of Wilson Disease

International Journal of Neonatal Screening, 2022
In this study, we modified a fully automatic immunoassay on ceruloplasmin concentration on dried blood spots (DBS) to increase its analytical sensitivity in order to accurately differentiate newborns from true Wilson disease (WD) patients.
Chloe Miu Mak, Ching Tung Choi, Tsz Ki Wong, Hanson Heearn Chin, Hillman Kai Yin Lai, Koon Yu Yuet   +5 more
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A novel haemoglobin variant mimicking cyanotic congenital heart disease [PDF]

, 2016
Screening for critical congenital heart defects in newborn babies can aid in early recognition, with the prospect of improved outcome. However, as this universal newborn screening is implemented, there will be an increasing number of false-positive ...
Abecasis, F, Bento, C, Ferrão, A, Marques, I   +3 more
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Economics of tandem mass spectrometry screening of neonatal inherited disorders [PDF]

, 2006
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of neonatal screening for phenylketonuria (PKU) and medium-chain acyl-coA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency using tandem mass spectrometry (tandem MS). Methods: A systematic review
Beverley, C., Chilcott, J., Eastham, J., Paisley, S., Pandor, A.   +4 more
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The Landscape of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Newborn Screening in the United States in 2020: A Review of Screening Methodologies and Targets, Communication Pathways, and Long-Term Follow-Up Practices

Frontiers in Immunology, 2020
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is T cell development disorders in the immune system and can be detected at birth. As of December 2018, all 53 newborn screening (NBS) programs within the United States and associated territories offer universal ...
Ruthanne Sheller, Jelili Ojodu, Emma Griffin, Sari Edelman, Careema Yusuf, Trey Pigg, Alissa Huston, Brian Fitzek, John G. Boyle, Sikha Singh   +9 more
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Dried blood spots in toxicology : from the cradle to the grave? [PDF]

, 2012
About a century after its first described application by Ivar Bang, the potential of sampling via dried blood spots (DBS) as an alternative for classical venous blood sampling is increasingly recognized.
De Kesel, Pieter, Ingels, Ann-Sofie, Lambert, Willy, Stove, Christophe   +3 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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