Perspective on newborn screening (NBS): evidence sharing on conditions to be included in NBS in Pakistan
Abstract Newborn screening aims at detecting treatable disorders early so that the treatment can be initiated to prevent mortality and morbidity. Such programmes are well established in most developed countries, and all newborns are screened for selected metabolic, endocrine and other disorders b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pakistan Medical Association
2022-02-01
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Series: | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
Online Access: | https://www.ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/1181 |