Precision Pediatrics: The Case for Genomic Sequencing in Newborn Screening

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Pediatric geneticist Ingrid Holm discusses the implications of genomic sequencing in newborns compared to traditional newborn screening.

Almost every child born in the United States undergoes state-mandated newborn screening within the first 48 hours of life. The blood collected from a "heel stick" helps test for 80 different serious but treatable genetic disorders. These disorders can be either genetic (passed down in families) or congenital (present at birth). But... what if we could go further? What if we could test a newborn's entire genetic sequence? Pediatric geneticist Ingrid Holm discusses the risks, benefits, costs and ethics of genomic sequencing in newborns. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39266]

People in this episode

Guest: Ingrid Holm

Topics covered

• genomic sequencing
• newborn screening
• genetic disorders
• pediatrics
• ethics
• healthcare

Keywords

• genomic sequencing
• newborn screening
• genetic disorders
• pediatrics
• ethics

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Organizations: UCTV

Books & works: Exploring Ethics

Places: United States

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