S4219: Newborn Screening: It's not Just Biochemistry Anymore
Monday, October 10, 2022
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM US PDT
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 155
CME: 1.00
Topic(s): Genetics and Epigenetics; Children with Disabilities
Newborn screening has been expanded to include conditions such as spinal muscular atrophy, X-linked leukodystrophy, severe combined immunodeficiency, Pompe disease, and mucopolysaccharidoses. This session will discuss the need for interdisciplinary care teams, expensive and complicated therapies, and the progressive nature of these conditions.