NEWBORN SCREENINGS

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

Newborn Screenings Get a Boost: Rare Disorders Join the List

In a move to catch serious health issues early, the U. S. has added two rare genetic disorders to its newborn screening list. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) are now part of the recommended screenings for newborns. This change means babies can be tested at b

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