Newborn Screening for X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy: The Initial Illinois Experience
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a genetic neurodegenerative disorder with an approximate incidence of 1 in 14,700 births. Both males and females are affected. Approximately one-third of affected males develop childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, which progresses rapidly to severe disabi...
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Serie: | International Journal of Neonatal Screening |
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Accesso online: | https://www.mdpi.com/2409-515X/8/1/6 |