Newborn screening is a simple heel prick procedure done to detect potential metabolic disorders in babies that could lead to mental retardation or death if left untreated. The screening is usually done between 48-72 hours of life and involves collecting a few drops of blood onto a special card that is then sent to a newborn screening center. If certain disorders are detected, early treatment can prevent negative consequences. Parents should ensure their baby receives this screening, as it can help identify disorders that may not yet show symptoms. Those with positive results require follow-up specialist testing and management to ensure the baby's health and development.
The document discusses newborn screening for metabolic disorders using tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). It begins with the story of Tyler Wayne who died from undiagnosed galactosemia. It then explains that MS/MS allows for early detection of treatable metabolic disorders before symptoms appear, preventing complications. The document outlines the process and benefits of newborn screening as well as the status of screening programs in various countries including the UAE.
Newborn screening uses blood tests to detect treatable genetic, metabolic, and hematologic disorders in newborns. These disorders can hinder development if not diagnosed early. The first screening tests for phenylketonuria were developed in the 1960s, and screening has since expanded to include over 30 disorders. Blood is collected via a heel prick and tested using techniques like tandem mass spectrometry that can screen for multiple disorders from a single sample. If abnormalities are detected, specialists evaluate and treat the infant as needed.
Newborn screening involves taking a small blood sample from the baby's heel to test for rare but treatable genetic and metabolic conditions. Screening began in the 1960s with a test for phenylketonuria (PKU) and has expanded to include dozens of other disorders detectable through techniques like tandem mass spectrometry. While screening identifies conditions in babies that would otherwise go undiagnosed, it also detects variants of unknown significance and may cause elevated parental anxiety in the small percentage of cases where initial results are false positives. Both the costs and benefits of expanding newborn screening must be considered.
This document discusses newborn screening in India. It notes that while over 140 million children are born each year globally, newborn screening programs are not universally implemented in India. The document outlines the types and components of newborn screening, including education, specimen collection, laboratory testing, follow-up, and evaluation. It recommends conditions that should be included in basic and expanded newborn screening programs in India, such as congenital hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and G6PD deficiency. The goal of newborn screening is early detection to prevent morbidity, mortality, and disability.
The document provides an overview of newborn screening in the Philippines. It discusses the objectives of newborn screening and the role it plays in identifying five metabolic disorders in newborns: congenital hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, galactosemia, phenylketonuria, and G6PD deficiency. It describes the procedures for newborn screening, including the heel prick method used to collect a blood sample, as well as the potential complications that can arise if the disorders are not detected and treated promptly.
Newborn Screening | Infant Care | Health Care | Baby's First Testjohndemello7
Baby's First Test is the nation's newborn screening education center for parents, health professionals, and the public on the newborn screening system.
Visit http://www.babysfirsttest.org/
Newborn screening is a simple heel prick procedure done to detect potential metabolic disorders in babies that could lead to mental retardation or death if left untreated. The screening is usually done between 48-72 hours of life and involves collecting a few drops of blood onto a special card that is then sent to a newborn screening center. If certain disorders are detected, early treatment can prevent negative consequences. Parents should ensure their baby receives this screening, as it can help identify disorders that may not yet show symptoms. Those with positive results require follow-up specialist testing and management to ensure the baby's health and development.
The document discusses newborn screening for metabolic disorders using tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). It begins with the story of Tyler Wayne who died from undiagnosed galactosemia. It then explains that MS/MS allows for early detection of treatable metabolic disorders before symptoms appear, preventing complications. The document outlines the process and benefits of newborn screening as well as the status of screening programs in various countries including the UAE.
Newborn screening uses blood tests to detect treatable genetic, metabolic, and hematologic disorders in newborns. These disorders can hinder development if not diagnosed early. The first screening tests for phenylketonuria were developed in the 1960s, and screening has since expanded to include over 30 disorders. Blood is collected via a heel prick and tested using techniques like tandem mass spectrometry that can screen for multiple disorders from a single sample. If abnormalities are detected, specialists evaluate and treat the infant as needed.
Newborn screening involves taking a small blood sample from the baby's heel to test for rare but treatable genetic and metabolic conditions. Screening began in the 1960s with a test for phenylketonuria (PKU) and has expanded to include dozens of other disorders detectable through techniques like tandem mass spectrometry. While screening identifies conditions in babies that would otherwise go undiagnosed, it also detects variants of unknown significance and may cause elevated parental anxiety in the small percentage of cases where initial results are false positives. Both the costs and benefits of expanding newborn screening must be considered.
This document discusses newborn screening in India. It notes that while over 140 million children are born each year globally, newborn screening programs are not universally implemented in India. The document outlines the types and components of newborn screening, including education, specimen collection, laboratory testing, follow-up, and evaluation. It recommends conditions that should be included in basic and expanded newborn screening programs in India, such as congenital hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and G6PD deficiency. The goal of newborn screening is early detection to prevent morbidity, mortality, and disability.
The document provides an overview of newborn screening in the Philippines. It discusses the objectives of newborn screening and the role it plays in identifying five metabolic disorders in newborns: congenital hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, galactosemia, phenylketonuria, and G6PD deficiency. It describes the procedures for newborn screening, including the heel prick method used to collect a blood sample, as well as the potential complications that can arise if the disorders are not detected and treated promptly.
Newborn Screening | Infant Care | Health Care | Baby's First Testjohndemello7
Baby's First Test is the nation's newborn screening education center for parents, health professionals, and the public on the newborn screening system.
Visit http://www.babysfirsttest.org/
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A new non-invasive prenatal testing method is being launched in India that can detect chromosomal and genetic disorders like Down syndrome through a blood test of the mother, avoiding the risks of invasive testing. Currently 32,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in India each year. A study of 500 pregnant women found the new method was safer and could qualify as an advanced screening option. The testing identifies cell-free fetal DNA in the mother's blood and will help detect intellectual disabilities and other potential diseases in children.
What's New? Update on Babies Born Too SmallCORE Group
This document discusses care for preterm and small newborn babies. It begins with an overview of prematurity as the leading cause of newborn death worldwide. It then outlines several presentations on newborn care research and programs, including continuum of care for preterm babies, management of preterm labor and delivery, newborn sepsis management, and integration of newborn care into community health platforms in Ethiopia. The document focuses on strategies to expand proven interventions for preterm birth and low birthweight babies in priority countries through collaboration with global health partners. It proposes activities like needs assessments, advocacy, and targeted technical assistance, as well as implementation research on improving care along the continuum from households to facilities.
Newborn screening involves laboratory tests, diagnostics, and therapeutic measures aimed at pre-symptomatically identifying infants affected by frequent, severe but usually treatable conditions. It has become one of the best accepted preventive pediatric procedures. The screening is a combination of taking a blood sample from infants 2-5 days after birth, testing the sample for various disorders like phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism, and galactosemia, and reporting or recalling babies based on the results within 10 days for optimal health monitoring. Timely sample collection, shipping, laboratory work, and reporting of results is important for newborn screening.
Universal neonatal hearing screening: obligatory, voluntary or not really nec...Monika Lehnhardt
The document discusses universal neonatal hearing screening, providing facts and figures on childhood hearing impairment. It notes that hearing loss is the most common disorder in newborns, affecting 1-2 in 1000 babies, and argues that early identification through universal screening is crucial for language development and quality of life. The document reviews worldwide screening practices, criteria for effective screening programs, and the importance of follow-up support like hearing aids and cochlear implants to maximize outcomes. It concludes that universal screening should be obligatory given its feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and importance for children's development and inclusion in society.
This document discusses newborn screening and its importance in the Philippines. It describes how newborn screening tests for various disorders can detect issues early before symptoms appear, allowing for treatment that prevents intellectual and physical disabilities. The document outlines the expansion of newborn screening across the Philippines over time through increased testing sites and an advocacy campaign that led to creating a national newborn screening program and law in 2004.
Dr. Somendra shukla is a one of the best Pediatrician & neonatologist at Gurgaon.
He has vast expierence of 9 yrs in neonatology & pediatrics. He has cleared the prestigious Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and royal college of pediatrics, london (MRCPCH) examinations in pediatrics. He has worked and honed up her skills with some of the top corporates institutes of India such as Fortis hospital, moolchand medcity and paras hospital. He has also done his Fellowship in neonatology awarded by prestigious National neonatology forum of India.He is a member of IAP and NNF and has attended various seminars and workshops and has presented several papers in various national conferences and conducted CMEs. He is an expert in newborn intensive care including care of ventilated and extremely low birth weight babies (<1000g><750g). His area of interest are childhood vaccination, growth and development and childhood asthma.
Newborn screening involves testing newborns for treatable genetic and metabolic disorders. It is a public health program that aims to identify affected infants early to prevent health problems. The document discusses the goals and components of newborn screening programs, including the diseases tested for, sample collection procedures, screening techniques, result interpretation, and confirmatory testing. It provides statistics on the increasing number of babies screened in Kuwait each year, from around 3,000 in 2005 to over 31,000 in 2014, demonstrating greater coverage of newborns over time.
Newborn screening is a public health program that screens infants shortly after birth for treatable genetic or metabolic conditions. The goal is early detection so medical treatment can be promptly initiated to prevent irreversible damage. Conditions commonly screened for include phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, and maple syrup urine disease. Screening methods have advanced from bacterial assays of individual conditions to tandem mass spectrometry, which can screen for over 50 conditions in a single test.
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Screenings of newborn babies are designed to pursue early recognition of certain disorders with an aim to prevent serious consequences in the future. However, it is important to know that these screenings are not necessarily confirmatory diagnosis and may demand further investigations.
The document discusses newborn screening in India, arguing that it is needed to prevent health issues. It outlines the components of newborn screening programs and principles from Wilson and Jungner. Internationally, most Western countries screen for various treatable genetic disorders. In India, pilot studies found higher rates of congenital hypothyroidism than the West. The document recommends starting screening for congenital hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and G6PD deficiency in urban Indian hospitals. It stresses the need for diagnostic confirmation, treatment facilities, and quality assurance before a national newborn screening program is implemented.
The document summarizes the findings of a study that expanded newborn screening in the UK from testing for phenylketonuria to five additional inherited metabolic disorders. Key findings after one year of screening over 438,000 babies include acceptable laboratory performance, reliable diagnostic testing within target timeframes, manageable workload for clinical and dietetic services, low decline rates, and prevalence and positive predictive values generally in line with predictions. Health economic analysis found screening for four of the five conditions to be potentially cost-effective. Based on these results, four of the five conditions were recommended to be added to the national newborn screening program in the UK. Follow-up after two years found sustained acceptable performance. Future work includes longitudinal tracking of outcomes
The document outlines India's Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) program, which aims to screen children from birth to 18 for developmental delays, diseases, deficiencies, and defects. It discusses the program's goals of early detection and intervention. Mobile health teams screen children at anganwadi centers and schools using tools to check vision, hearing, nutrition status and more. Children detected with issues are referred to District Early Intervention Centers for treatment and services. The program aims to reduce child mortality, improve quality of life, and lessen economic burden through systematic screening and timely intervention.
Newborn screening involves a head-to-toe physical examination of a newborn to check for any abnormalities, as well as biochemical screening tests and special screenings to check for conditions like retinopathy of prematurity, hearing issues, and heart defects. The physical exam includes measurements, assessment of vital signs, and examination of features from head to toe to check growth and development. Biochemical screening checks for inborn errors of metabolism, while special screenings aim to identify conditions that require early intervention.
The document provides a history of the automobile starting with early steam-powered vehicles in the 1600s and crediting Karl Benz with inventing the modern automobile in 1885. It discusses Henry Ford's introduction of the Model T and assembly line production, which revolutionized transportation. The document also covers fuel and propulsion technologies including gasoline, diesel, electric, hybrid, and alternative fuels. It concludes with benefits of automobiles and their major environmental impacts.
The document discusses women's empowerment in India. It provides definitions of empowerment from the World Bank and others. It outlines the five components of women's empowerment and discusses women's status and empowerment across various areas in India such as education, employment, political participation, and access to resources. Challenges facing women in India are highlighted through various statistics. Government and non-government programs and policies aimed at promoting women's empowerment are also summarized.
This document discusses various types of antidepressants and antipsychotics used to treat mood disorders such as depression. It describes three types of depression - reactive, major, and bipolar disorder. It then covers different classes of antidepressants including tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), atypical antidepressants, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Side effects and contraindications of these drug classes are also outlined. The document also discusses antipsychotics used to treat psychosis and their classification into typical and atypical drugs. Extrapyramidal side effects of typical antipsychotics are noted.
This document provides instructions for nursery rhyme activities centered around "Ba Ba Black Sheep" and "Jack and Jill". The activities include:
1. Singing the nursery rhyme and making a craft such as heart-shaped sheep or handprint sheep.
2. Reviewing consonant blends like "sh" as in "sheep" or "shepherd".
3. Coloring pages of sheep with additions like cotton balls.
4. Singing "Jack and Jill" with hand motions and finger play.
5. Coloring a page of Jack and Jill and discussing other words starting with "J".
1. The document provides steps for proper nail and foot care for diabetic patients.
2. Key steps include preparing supplies, positioning the patient, cleaning under fingernails and toenails without soaking the hands or feet, clipping nails straight across, and applying lotion without filing sharp nail corners.
3. Proper hygiene and sanitation is emphasized throughout the process.
This document discusses calcium imbalances, specifically hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia. Hypocalcemia is defined as a calcium level below 8.5 mg/dl and can result from low calcium stores or extracellular levels. Symptoms include neuromuscular excitability leading to tetany and seizures. Hypercalcemia is a calcium level over 10 mg/dl and usually stems from increased bone absorption. Symptoms include decreased muscle function, gastrointestinal issues, and cardiac dysrhythmias. Both conditions require monitoring calcium levels and addressing the underlying cause through diet, medications, and IV calcium supplementation as needed.
The document compares and contrasts the key structures and features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotes like bacteria have no nucleus, organelles or histones. They have a single circular chromosome, peptidoglycan cell walls and divide via binary fission. Eukaryotes like plants and animals cells have a nucleus containing chromosomes, histones and membrane-bound organelles. They have polysaccharide cell walls and divide via mitosis using a spindle apparatus. The document outlines the major internal and external structures of both types of cells.
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A new non-invasive prenatal testing method is being launched in India that can detect chromosomal and genetic disorders like Down syndrome through a blood test of the mother, avoiding the risks of invasive testing. Currently 32,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in India each year. A study of 500 pregnant women found the new method was safer and could qualify as an advanced screening option. The testing identifies cell-free fetal DNA in the mother's blood and will help detect intellectual disabilities and other potential diseases in children.
What's New? Update on Babies Born Too SmallCORE Group
This document discusses care for preterm and small newborn babies. It begins with an overview of prematurity as the leading cause of newborn death worldwide. It then outlines several presentations on newborn care research and programs, including continuum of care for preterm babies, management of preterm labor and delivery, newborn sepsis management, and integration of newborn care into community health platforms in Ethiopia. The document focuses on strategies to expand proven interventions for preterm birth and low birthweight babies in priority countries through collaboration with global health partners. It proposes activities like needs assessments, advocacy, and targeted technical assistance, as well as implementation research on improving care along the continuum from households to facilities.
Newborn screening involves laboratory tests, diagnostics, and therapeutic measures aimed at pre-symptomatically identifying infants affected by frequent, severe but usually treatable conditions. It has become one of the best accepted preventive pediatric procedures. The screening is a combination of taking a blood sample from infants 2-5 days after birth, testing the sample for various disorders like phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism, and galactosemia, and reporting or recalling babies based on the results within 10 days for optimal health monitoring. Timely sample collection, shipping, laboratory work, and reporting of results is important for newborn screening.
Universal neonatal hearing screening: obligatory, voluntary or not really nec...Monika Lehnhardt
The document discusses universal neonatal hearing screening, providing facts and figures on childhood hearing impairment. It notes that hearing loss is the most common disorder in newborns, affecting 1-2 in 1000 babies, and argues that early identification through universal screening is crucial for language development and quality of life. The document reviews worldwide screening practices, criteria for effective screening programs, and the importance of follow-up support like hearing aids and cochlear implants to maximize outcomes. It concludes that universal screening should be obligatory given its feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and importance for children's development and inclusion in society.
This document discusses newborn screening and its importance in the Philippines. It describes how newborn screening tests for various disorders can detect issues early before symptoms appear, allowing for treatment that prevents intellectual and physical disabilities. The document outlines the expansion of newborn screening across the Philippines over time through increased testing sites and an advocacy campaign that led to creating a national newborn screening program and law in 2004.
Dr. Somendra shukla is a one of the best Pediatrician & neonatologist at Gurgaon.
He has vast expierence of 9 yrs in neonatology & pediatrics. He has cleared the prestigious Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and royal college of pediatrics, london (MRCPCH) examinations in pediatrics. He has worked and honed up her skills with some of the top corporates institutes of India such as Fortis hospital, moolchand medcity and paras hospital. He has also done his Fellowship in neonatology awarded by prestigious National neonatology forum of India.He is a member of IAP and NNF and has attended various seminars and workshops and has presented several papers in various national conferences and conducted CMEs. He is an expert in newborn intensive care including care of ventilated and extremely low birth weight babies (<1000g><750g). His area of interest are childhood vaccination, growth and development and childhood asthma.
Newborn screening involves testing newborns for treatable genetic and metabolic disorders. It is a public health program that aims to identify affected infants early to prevent health problems. The document discusses the goals and components of newborn screening programs, including the diseases tested for, sample collection procedures, screening techniques, result interpretation, and confirmatory testing. It provides statistics on the increasing number of babies screened in Kuwait each year, from around 3,000 in 2005 to over 31,000 in 2014, demonstrating greater coverage of newborns over time.
Newborn screening is a public health program that screens infants shortly after birth for treatable genetic or metabolic conditions. The goal is early detection so medical treatment can be promptly initiated to prevent irreversible damage. Conditions commonly screened for include phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, and maple syrup urine disease. Screening methods have advanced from bacterial assays of individual conditions to tandem mass spectrometry, which can screen for over 50 conditions in a single test.
The importance of screening newborn babies for birth defectsmeenakshiclinic
Screenings of newborn babies are designed to pursue early recognition of certain disorders with an aim to prevent serious consequences in the future. However, it is important to know that these screenings are not necessarily confirmatory diagnosis and may demand further investigations.
The document discusses newborn screening in India, arguing that it is needed to prevent health issues. It outlines the components of newborn screening programs and principles from Wilson and Jungner. Internationally, most Western countries screen for various treatable genetic disorders. In India, pilot studies found higher rates of congenital hypothyroidism than the West. The document recommends starting screening for congenital hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and G6PD deficiency in urban Indian hospitals. It stresses the need for diagnostic confirmation, treatment facilities, and quality assurance before a national newborn screening program is implemented.
The document summarizes the findings of a study that expanded newborn screening in the UK from testing for phenylketonuria to five additional inherited metabolic disorders. Key findings after one year of screening over 438,000 babies include acceptable laboratory performance, reliable diagnostic testing within target timeframes, manageable workload for clinical and dietetic services, low decline rates, and prevalence and positive predictive values generally in line with predictions. Health economic analysis found screening for four of the five conditions to be potentially cost-effective. Based on these results, four of the five conditions were recommended to be added to the national newborn screening program in the UK. Follow-up after two years found sustained acceptable performance. Future work includes longitudinal tracking of outcomes
The document outlines India's Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) program, which aims to screen children from birth to 18 for developmental delays, diseases, deficiencies, and defects. It discusses the program's goals of early detection and intervention. Mobile health teams screen children at anganwadi centers and schools using tools to check vision, hearing, nutrition status and more. Children detected with issues are referred to District Early Intervention Centers for treatment and services. The program aims to reduce child mortality, improve quality of life, and lessen economic burden through systematic screening and timely intervention.
Newborn screening involves a head-to-toe physical examination of a newborn to check for any abnormalities, as well as biochemical screening tests and special screenings to check for conditions like retinopathy of prematurity, hearing issues, and heart defects. The physical exam includes measurements, assessment of vital signs, and examination of features from head to toe to check growth and development. Biochemical screening checks for inborn errors of metabolism, while special screenings aim to identify conditions that require early intervention.
The document provides a history of the automobile starting with early steam-powered vehicles in the 1600s and crediting Karl Benz with inventing the modern automobile in 1885. It discusses Henry Ford's introduction of the Model T and assembly line production, which revolutionized transportation. The document also covers fuel and propulsion technologies including gasoline, diesel, electric, hybrid, and alternative fuels. It concludes with benefits of automobiles and their major environmental impacts.
The document discusses women's empowerment in India. It provides definitions of empowerment from the World Bank and others. It outlines the five components of women's empowerment and discusses women's status and empowerment across various areas in India such as education, employment, political participation, and access to resources. Challenges facing women in India are highlighted through various statistics. Government and non-government programs and policies aimed at promoting women's empowerment are also summarized.
This document discusses various types of antidepressants and antipsychotics used to treat mood disorders such as depression. It describes three types of depression - reactive, major, and bipolar disorder. It then covers different classes of antidepressants including tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), atypical antidepressants, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Side effects and contraindications of these drug classes are also outlined. The document also discusses antipsychotics used to treat psychosis and their classification into typical and atypical drugs. Extrapyramidal side effects of typical antipsychotics are noted.
This document provides instructions for nursery rhyme activities centered around "Ba Ba Black Sheep" and "Jack and Jill". The activities include:
1. Singing the nursery rhyme and making a craft such as heart-shaped sheep or handprint sheep.
2. Reviewing consonant blends like "sh" as in "sheep" or "shepherd".
3. Coloring pages of sheep with additions like cotton balls.
4. Singing "Jack and Jill" with hand motions and finger play.
5. Coloring a page of Jack and Jill and discussing other words starting with "J".
1. The document provides steps for proper nail and foot care for diabetic patients.
2. Key steps include preparing supplies, positioning the patient, cleaning under fingernails and toenails without soaking the hands or feet, clipping nails straight across, and applying lotion without filing sharp nail corners.
3. Proper hygiene and sanitation is emphasized throughout the process.
This document discusses calcium imbalances, specifically hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia. Hypocalcemia is defined as a calcium level below 8.5 mg/dl and can result from low calcium stores or extracellular levels. Symptoms include neuromuscular excitability leading to tetany and seizures. Hypercalcemia is a calcium level over 10 mg/dl and usually stems from increased bone absorption. Symptoms include decreased muscle function, gastrointestinal issues, and cardiac dysrhythmias. Both conditions require monitoring calcium levels and addressing the underlying cause through diet, medications, and IV calcium supplementation as needed.
The document compares and contrasts the key structures and features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotes like bacteria have no nucleus, organelles or histones. They have a single circular chromosome, peptidoglycan cell walls and divide via binary fission. Eukaryotes like plants and animals cells have a nucleus containing chromosomes, histones and membrane-bound organelles. They have polysaccharide cell walls and divide via mitosis using a spindle apparatus. The document outlines the major internal and external structures of both types of cells.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms include reliving the event through flashbacks or nightmares, avoiding reminders of the trauma, feeling constantly on edge, and feeling detached or estranged. PTSD is diagnosed when symptoms last more than a month and cause significant distress or impairment. Treatment focuses on helping patients process the trauma through exposure therapies and medications to reduce anxiety and depression. Nursing priorities involve ensuring safety, building self-esteem, and teaching healthy coping strategies.
3. Unsa ang Newborn Screening?
• A newborn screening kay usa ka
pamaagi harun masusi kung an bata
adonay sakit sa paghilis sa kinaun sa
bata nga maoy hinungdan na madaot
ang utok ug naay posibilidad nya
mamatay ang bata ung dili
matambalan.
4. Ngano nga importante
magnewborn screening?
• Kasagaran sa mga bata nga adnay
problema sa paghilis sa kinaun,normal
kitaun pagkatao. Dili nato mahibaw-an
kung ang bata naay problema hangtud
sa pagsugmat sa mga sinyales ug
sintomas ug labaw sa tanan ang
epekto ani kay dili na maayo.
5.
6. Kanus-a mani buhaton?
• Ang newborn screening buhaton 1 o 2
kaadlaw gikan sa pagpanganak. Ang
bata dapat na screen ug utro 2
kasimana gikan gi test aron nakuha
ang saktong resulta.
7. Unsa ang proseso sa
newborn screening?
• Kuhaan ug dugo ang bata gikan sa
tikod ug hini ibutang sa absorbent
filter card. Ang dugo paugahon ug 4
ka oras og dad-on ngadto sa newborn
screening laboratory ug didto
magbuhat sila ug examine aron
masabtan ang sakit na naa sa bata.
8.
9. Mga Sakit nga Susihun og mga
Epekto
CH (congenital Hupothyroidism)
-grabe na pagkadadaot sa utok sa bata
CAH (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia)
-kamatayon
GAL (Galactosemia)
PKU (Phenylketonuria)
grabe na pagkadaot sa utok sa bata