Established in 2025, the Newborn Screening Collaborative (NBSC) is a volunteer group of patient advocacy, public health, and ...

Today, the GUARDIAN study is moving newborn screening to genomic sequencing, potentially detecting hundreds of conditions before symptoms even appear. But can this cutting-edge technology replace ...

The new study estimated it would cost $173 million to implement all RUSP-approved conditions across all 50 states, including those added in late 2025 and two anticipated future conditions.

Genetic newborn screening supports early identification of a child’s critical condition, guiding to a better start in life. Large-scale evidence shows that adding next-generation sequencing (NGS) as a ...

WASHINGTON — Leadership and coordination at the national level are needed to build on the strength of screening programs that test all newborn babies’ blood for serious health conditions and to ensure ...

Before your baby says their first word, their ability to hear it matters. This National Newborn Screening Awareness Month, WTOP explores why early hearing tests are essential for newborns — and what ...

The United States Cystic Fibrosis Foundation released the first guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF), in order to improve timely detection of CF in infants from all racial and ...

For the first 1,000 days of my 7-year-old son’s life, my husband and I knew something was wrong with him —we just didn’t know what it was. As we watched Charlie struggle to get up off the floor, ...

The first 48 hours of a baby’s life can be critical for identifying potential health problems, which is why newborn screenings are critical. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on Friday ...

Midwife Sarah Joy Owen explains how the day 5 heel prick works, what conditions it screens for and what happens if further ...

A high-profile Central Florida couple continues fighting to change state and federal law to expand newborn requirements.