Universal screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) in newborns, using dried blood spot analysis during the first week of life, created opportunities to intervene for improved outcomes, a ...

SALT LAKE CITY — New parents may cringe thinking about the heel pricks routinely done after a baby is born and then again two weeks later, but the required screening saves lives. "I have had cases ...

The first few days after birth are filled with love, excitement, and many new responsibilities. Parents often wonder whether their baby is healthy and what they should know to protect their baby as ...

The NHS is aiming to test up to 100,000 newborn infants in a study to understand whether improvements can be made in diagnosing and treating genetic conditions. Newborn blood spot screening, often ...