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To screen or not to screen G6PD deficiency in gNBS: insights from the BabyDetect pilot and current evidence
31 Jul 2026
Abstract excerpt
As genomic newborn screening (gNBS) progresses toward broader implementation, questions arise regarding conditions to include on first-tier sequencing panels. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, the most common monogenic disorder worldwide, is inconsistently screened in Europe despite its established role in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and hemolytic crises. Using data from the Belgian BabyDetect...
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