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Expanding newborn screening (NBS) to include identifying genes associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) would cause more harm than good, according to an article published in Pediatrics. While some experts believe early identification of NDDs in the newborn period would provide an equitable way to flag and treat disabilities early, the authors of the new paper contend that broader genomic sequencing would worsen existing health disparities. Given the dire shortage of genetics experts and diagnosticians in the U.S., authors recommend strategic use of NDD screening on populations of children who actually show signs of developmental delays.

Lainie rossSarah sobotkaDepartment of health humanitiesUniversity of rochesterPaulm schyve md centerMethod of researchUniversity of chicagoBehavioral pediatricsHealth humanitiesPaulm schyveNew approach