Article
Newborn screening for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy: evidence summary and advisory committee recommendation.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Jan 2017
Kemper Alex R, Brosco Jeffrey, Comeau Anne Marie, Green Nancy S, Grosse Scott D, Jones Elizabeth, Kwon Jennifer M, Lam Wendy K K, Ojodu Jelili, Prosser Lisa A, Tanksley Susan
Abstract excerpt
The secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services in February 2016 recommended that X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) be added to the recommended uniform screening panel for state newborn screening programs. This decision was informed by data presented on the accuracy of screening from New York, the only state that currently offers X-ALD newborn screening, and published and unpublished data...
Topics
- ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily D, Member 1
- Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Advisory Committees
- Female
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Mutation
- Neonatal Screening