As of today, there are no definitive tests to measure a child’s risk for developing autism. Since early intervention and therapy is key for at-risk children, such a test could be critical for managing ...

Every newborn undergoes screening in their first few days of life. It is a quick routine that mostly brings peace of mind. But for a small number of families, the results can be abnormal. An abnormal ...

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago launched a newborn screening awareness campaign, with signage on public transit and billboards across Chicago urging parents to contact their child ...

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Signs of cerebral palsy in a newborn may include abnormal movements and stiff or floppy muscles. Doctors usually diagnose the condition when a child is older. Symptoms of cerebral palsy can first ...

Purpose: To (1) obtain guidance on the preferred content and format of quick reference newborn blood spot screening information from the Minnesota Department of Health; (2) determine primary care ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. A little over 40% of parents did not know about the ...

Scalp hair growth and patterning are closely associated with the development of the central nervous system. A number of genetic, metabolic, and neurologic disorders are associated with recognizable ...

Hair characteristics are inherited and both typical and atypical findings may be familial in nature. The clinician must be sensitive to the wide variation of normal scalp hair. In the delivery room, ...