The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation group conducted a systematic review, leading to seven recommendations for newborn screening program practices to improve timeliness, sensitivity, and equity in CF ...

Newborn screening searches for genetic markers in blood or heel prick samples to detect health issues in infants, enabling crucial early intervention that improves long-term outcomes. The advent of ...

Guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis calls for changes in practice Date: April 2, 2025 Source: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Summary: The United States Cystic ...

Barry Byrne, MD, PhD, Powell Gene Therapy Center at the University of Florida, discusses gene therapy considerations for pediatric patients and how newborn screening can influence outcomes for ...

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 ...