Genes linked to neurodevelopmental problem in infants: Study
The study explores the genes that can increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. | Health
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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 of genetics experts and diagnosticians in the U.S., authors recommend strategic use of NDD screening...
Expanding screening to include identifying genes linked with a higher risk for these disorders could worsen health disparities.