Open AccessChallenges in Neonatal Screening in Health Care System
Author(s) -
AR Mullaicharam
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of research in hospital and clinical pharmacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-0672
DOI - 10.33974/ijrhcp.v1i1.17
Subject(s) - newborn screening , medicine , psychological intervention , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , nursing
Neonatal screening is a vital process that identifies apparently healthy neonates with serious inherited disorders, which are generally metabolic in origin and correctable by dietary or drug interventions. Comprehensive screening programs for congenital diseases of newborn infants are lacking at an international level.This article will review the challenges involved in the implementation of a sustainable program of new born screening.