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Genomic newborn screening: public health policy considerations and recommendations.
BMC medical genomics - 21 Feb 2017
Friedman Jan M, Cornel Martina C, Goldenberg Aaron J, Lister Karla J, Sénécal Karine, Vears Danya F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The use of genome-wide (whole genome or exome) sequencing for population-based newborn screening presents an opportunity to detect and treat or prevent many more serious early-onset health conditions than is possible today. METHODS: The Paediatric Task Team of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health's Regulatory and Ethics Working Group reviewed current understanding and concerns regarding the use...
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