Prenatal screening involves various tests to assess the risk of the unborn baby to be born with a chromosomal anomaly, neural tube defect or any birth defect.
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Ectodermal dysplasias are a group of genetic disorders that involve defects in sweat glands, hair, teeth, nails. There is no specific treatment for ectodermal dysplasia.
Disorders included in newborn screening in US and India are discussed. Most disorders are either inherited disorders or developmental defects in vital organs such as heart. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of these are key to overall improved outcome.
Thalassemia Day aims to support early detection and effective treatment of the inherited blood condition. The two main subtypes of thalassemia are alpha and beta-thalassemia. Here s a little more about beta-thalassemia and how children can inherit this blood disorder.