Systematic analysis evaluates newborn screening for deafness and metabolic disorders in Romania, suggesting tailored programs.
In numerous countries, newborns are screened for diseases whose early detection can avoid permanent damage. There tends to be global agreement that the only conditions included in national newborn screening programs are a reliable test and a proven therapy with clear benefits for the child's well-being. Through the National Health Programmes, newborns in Romania are examined for deafness, signs of retinopathy of prematurity and two metabolic disorders (phenylketonuria (PKU) and congenital hypothyroidism).
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