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The study explores the genes that can increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. | Health

Expanding newborn screening (NBS) to include detecting genes linked to an increased risk of neuro developmental disorders.

According to a recent Paediatrics article, expanding newborn screening (NBS) to include identifying genes associated with an elevated risk of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) may not be as beneficial as it seems.

Expanding newborn screening (NBS) to include identifying genes associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) would cause more harm than good, according to an article published in Pediatrics. While some experts believe early identification of NDDs in the newborn period would provide an equitable way to flag and treat disabilities early, the authors of the new paper contend that broader genomic sequencing would worsen existing health disparities. Given the dire shortage ...

Expanding screening to include identifying genes linked with a higher risk for these disorders could worsen health disparities.

Ideological differences threaten to muddy the definition of death in the United States — with potentially negative consequences for clinicians and people awaiting organ transplants. Ideological differences threaten to muddy the definition of death in the United States — with potentially negative consequences for clinicians and people awaiting organ transplants.

Most of us will never need a transplant, but for the people who do, transplants can be lifesaving. ...

Wyoming East hands Parkersburg Catholic first loss to claim Class AA title By May 1, 2021 - 3:49 pm Wyoming Easts Hannah Blankenship jumps into the arms of teammate Laken Toler (24) as the final buzzer sounds on the Warriors 61-50 victory over Parkersburg Catholic in the Class AA final. Photo by Eddie Ferrari Parkersburg Catholics Aaliyah Brunny getting things set on offense. Photo by Eddie Ferrari Parkersburg Catholics Madison Ross taking a jumper for the Crusaderettes. Photo by Eddie Ferrar...

Parkersburg Catholic starts fast, downs Williamstown for spot in Class AA final By April 30, 2021 - 3:43 pm Parkersburg Catholics Leslie Huffman applies ball pressure during Fridays game against Williamstown. Photo by Eddie Ferrari Parkersburg Catholic remains undefeated after a semifinal win over LKC rival Williamstown, 69-42. Photo by Eddie Ferrari Williamstowns Jayla Wiseman driving to the basket. Photo by Eddie Ferrari Parkersburg Catholics Mary Tokodi-Ruth shoots from beyond the arc. Pho...