International Newborn Screening: Where Are We in Saudi Arabia?

• Main Authors: Noara Alhusseini (Author), Yara Almuhanna (Author), Lama Alabduljabbar (Author), Soaad Alamri (Author), Maryam Altayeb (Author), Ghadi Askar (Author), Noor Alsaadoun (Author), Khadijah Ateq (Author), Mariam M. AlEissa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Springer, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Newborn screening (NBS) programs are believed to play an important role in the decrease of infant mortality rates in many countries. This is achieved through offering early detection and treatment of many genetic as well as metabolic disorders prior to the onset of symptoms. Our paper exami...