Newborn Screening

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NEWBORN
SCREENING
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INTRODUCTION

• Newborn Screening is the practice of testing all
  babies in their first days of life for certain
  disorders and conditions that can hinder their
  normal development.

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• This testing is required in every state and is
  typically performed before the baby leaves the
  hospital.
• Early detection and treatment can prevent
  intellectual and physical disabilities and
  life-threatening illnesses.

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DO YOU KNOW?

• The newborn screening usually begins with a blood
  test 24 to 48 hours after a baby is born.
• This test is performed by pricking the babys
  heel to collect a few drops of blood.

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• There are very few risks associated with this
  test and it involves minimal discomfort to the
  baby.
• The disorders included in newborn screening vary
  from place to place.
• Most of the conditions included in newborn
  screening can cause serious health problems if
  treatment is not started shortly after birth.
• Prompt identification and management of these
  conditions may be able to prevent
  life-threatening complications.

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• In newborn screening dubai, the baby will be
  tested for the following family inherited and
  hormonal problems.
• It includes
• Phenylketonuria
• Congenital Hypothyroidism
• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
• Sickle cell disease, Thalassemia
• Galactosemia
• Biotinidase
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Hearing Loss.

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RESULT INDICATES...

• If the test result was positive, this does not
  necessarily mean that your baby has any of these
  health problems.
• This test only finds babies that are at increased
  risk for these health problems.
• More testing and examination by specialists are
  then usually required to find out if the disorder
  is present.
• The extra testing is important because early
  diagnosis and treatment can prevent many
  health-related problems.

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CONCLUSION

• The treatment for each condition is different.
• Treatment may include a special diet, hormones
  and or medications.
• If your baby has one of these conditions, it is
  very important to start the treatment as soon as
  possible.

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