In the Moscow region, much attention is paid to the health of people of different ages, including newborns.
The implementation of expanded neonatal screening is a clear example of this.
Since the beginning of 2024, about 6 thousand newborns have been screened in the Moscow region. TASS reports the details with reference to the press service of the Moscow Region Ministry of Health and Deputy Prime Minister Svetlana Strigunkova.
It is noted that the number of diseases for which newborns are tested is 36 since the beginning of 2023. Before that, the list included testing for 5 genetic diseases.
It is also known that screening can help detect health problems in a baby at an early stage.
In addition, early detection of the disease makes it possible to begin timely treatment and monitoring by specialists.
According to the press service, during the examination, a specialist takes blood from the newborn's heel.
They also added that if a disease is detected, parents are called and told about the actions that need to be taken to improve the child’s health.
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