Simple Test, Complex System: Multifaceted Views of Newborn Screening Science, Technology, and Policy
Newborn screening (NBS) is a public health service provided for all babies born in the United States and in most countries of the developed world. A series of tests are applied to the blood taken from newborn babies to detect genetic and metabolic disorders that can be treated if identified early. W...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Global Pediatric Health |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X19894812 |