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Stored baby blood allows states to develop new blood tests, officials say
(KUTV) — Heidi Wallis’ oldest child, Samantha, was born with a rare disease. Her body doesn’t produce enough creatine, which…
November 8, 2018
Two-Screen Program More Effective for Identifying Congenital Hypothyroidism
Initial newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism is typically performed 24–48 hours after birth. Fourteen states, including Utah, perform a routine…
July 20, 2018
All Utah Newborns Now Tested for SMA
SMA is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord which impedes the ability…
January 31, 2018