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Introduction
There are a number of different neonatal screening (newborn screening) programs in different countries testing for various "common" abnormalities and infections. These include physical tests for hip displasia.
Diagnosis Categories
- Prenatal diagnosis - number of different techniques (non-invasive, invasive) for determining normal development
- Neonatal diagnosis (APGAR test, Guthrie test, Hearing test)
- Maternal diagnosis - often pregnancy will expose maternal health problems
Musculoskeletal Abnormalities
Congenital Hip Dislocation
(>>) right hip dysplasia is shown. |
Arthrogryposis
Renal Abnormalities
Renal Agenesis
Ureteral Duplication
Gastrointestinal Tract Abnormalities
Duodenal atresia
Gene Tests
A new site developed by NIH "GeneTests" provides medical genetics information resources available at no cost to all interested persons. It contains educational information, a directory of genetic testing laboratories and links to other databases such as OMIM.
Links: Gene Tests
References
Search PubMed: x-ray neonatal diagnosis | x-ray neonatal screening
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External Links
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- NIH PubMed Health Newborn Screening
- Nemours Foundation Newborn Screening Tests
- The Children's Hospital at Westmead NSW Newborn Screening
- Secondary School Resource biotechnology online
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