The Importance of Early Detection of Genetic Diseases
Background: Early detection of diseases in newborn may help in early intervention and treatment, which may either cure the disease or improve the outcome of the patient. Dubai’s Health Authority has a newborn screening program which includes screening for metabolic and genetic conditions, for hearin...
Main Authors: | Suma Elcy Varghese, Rana Hassan Mohammad El Otol, Fatma Sultan Al Olama, Salah Ahmad Mohamed Elbadawi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2021-03-01
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Series: | Dubai Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/514215 |
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