Since the 1960s, Texas has screened newborns for a variety of rare diseases — like sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis.

Dr. James Gibson and his genetics clinic at Dell Children's Medical Center are expecting a first any day now: The first baby with a lysosomal storage disorder to come to the clinic for treatment ...

TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced Wednesday that four additional tests for rare genetic conditions will be added to the state’s newborn screening program.

1 National Newborn Screening & Genetics Resource Center, 1912 W Anderson Lane #210, Austin, TX78757, USA. 2 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Pediatrics, 7703 ...

There are 2 methods of screening for disorders on the RUSP: dried bloodspot screening and point of care screening, both of which are generally performed prior to discharge at the hospital where the ...

Sickle cell disease advocates in East Texas say raising awareness and expanding education are critical steps toward improving ...

Nicholas White didn't even flinch. He kept sucking peacefully on his pacifier as the blood from the stick in his heel started to ooze. "Give him a minute," said lab assistant Rita Hamburg to those ...