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Currently, cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease are among a number of diseases tested for when babies are between five and eight days old, but Public Health England has announced that a further four, rarer conditions will now also be tested for. They will be tested in the same way, through a heel-prick blood test.
These are homocystinuria (HCU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1) and isovaleric acidaemia (IVA).
In a statement, it has been said testing for the conditions, leading to early detection and treatment, can prevent affected babies from dying or being left severely disabled.
Public Health Minister Jane Ellison explained: "This is really welcome news. Expanding the screening has the potential to make a huge difference to the lives of babies born with rare genetic disorders. Detecting the disorders early can help prevent babies being severely disabled or even dying, which is absolutely vital for the families affected."
Dr Anne Mackie, Director of Programmes for the NHS Screening Programmes, part of Public Health England, added: "Screening for these rare disorders has the potential to benefit around 30 children in England each year. The early identification of these conditions can prevent death and significantly improve the quality of life for those living with these conditions."
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Baby Screening To Be Expanded
The UK Government has confirmed that, from today (5 January), newborn babies across England are to be screened for more debilitating genetic diseases.Currently, cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease are among a number of diseases tested for when babies are between five and eight days old, but Public Health England has announced that a further four, rarer conditions will now also be tested for. They will be tested in the same way, through a heel-prick blood test.
These are homocystinuria (HCU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1) and isovaleric acidaemia (IVA).
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In a statement, it has been said testing for the conditions, leading to early detection and treatment, can prevent affected babies from dying or being left severely disabled.
Public Health Minister Jane Ellison explained: "This is really welcome news. Expanding the screening has the potential to make a huge difference to the lives of babies born with rare genetic disorders. Detecting the disorders early can help prevent babies being severely disabled or even dying, which is absolutely vital for the families affected."
Dr Anne Mackie, Director of Programmes for the NHS Screening Programmes, part of Public Health England, added: "Screening for these rare disorders has the potential to benefit around 30 children in England each year. The early identification of these conditions can prevent death and significantly improve the quality of life for those living with these conditions."
(JP/CD)
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