The Value of Reducing Inconclusive and False-Positive Newborn Screening Results for Congenital Hypothyroidism, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Maple Syrup Urine Disease in The Netherlands

The Value of Reducing Inconclusive and False-Positive Newborn Screening Results for Congenital Hypothyroidism, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Maple Syrup Urine Disease in The Netherlands

Inconclusive and false-positive newborn screening (NBS) results can cause parental stress and increase healthcare expenditures. These results can be reduced by improving NBS algorithms. This was recently done for Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH), Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) and Maple Syrup Ur...

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Main Authors: Rosalie C. Martens, Anita Boelen, Michèle H. van der Kemp, Annet M. Bosch, Eveline M. Berghout, Gert Weijman, Nitash Zwaveling-Soonawala, Rendelien K. Verschoof-Puite, Robert de Jonge, Sabine E. Hannema, Judith E. Bosmans, Annemieke C. Heijboer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:International Journal of Neonatal Screening
Subjects:
congenital adrenal hyperplasia
congenital hypothyroidism
false-positive result
maple syrup urine disease
newborn screening
financial benefits
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2409-515X/10/4/70
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