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Newborn Cystic Fibrosis Screening Expanded to 500 Variants

4/2/2025

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New guidelines for cystic fibrosis screening in newborns, unveiled on April 2, 2025, promise to revolutionize testing across the U.S. Spearheaded by Dr. Meghan McGarry, the initiative expands genetic testing from 40 to over 500 variants, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis for improved health, especially among diverse ethnic communities.

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New guidelines for cystic fibrosis screening in newborns, unveiled on April 2, 2025, promise to revolutionize testing across the U.S. Spearheaded by Dr. Meghan McGarry, the initiative expands genetic testing from 40 to over 500 variants, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis for improved health, especially among diverse ethnic communities.