Title |
Newborn screening in southeastern Europe
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Published in |
Molecular Genetics & Metabolism, August 2014
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DOI | 10.1016/j.ymgme.2014.07.020 |
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Authors |
Urh Groselj, Mojca Zerjav Tansek, Andraz Smon, Natalija Angelkova, Dana Anton, Ivo Baric, Maja Djordjevic, Lindita Grimci, Maria Ivanova, Adil Kadam, Vjosa Mulliqi Kotori, Hajrija Maksic, Oana Marginean, Otilia Margineanu, Olivera Milijanovic, Florentina Moldovanu, Mariana Muresan, Simona Murko, Michaela Nanu, Barbka Repic Lampret, Mira Samardzic, Vladimir Sarnavka, Aleksei Savov, Maja Stojiljkovic, Biljana Suzic, Radka Tincheva, Husref Tahirovic, Alma Toromanovic, Natalia Usurelu, Tadej Battelino |
Abstract |
The aim of our study was to assess the current state of newborn screening (NBS) in the region of southeastern Europe, as an example of a developing region, focusing also on future plans. Responses were obtained from 11 countries. Phenylketonuria screening was not introduced in four of 11 countries, while congenital hypothyroidism screening was not introduced in three of them; extended NBS programs were non-existent. The primary challenges were identified. Implementation of NBS to developing countries worldwide should be considered as a priority. |
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Slovenia | 1 | 100% |
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Scientists | 1 | 100% |
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Hong Kong | 1 | 2% |
Croatia | 1 | 2% |
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Researcher | 7 | 15% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 6 | 13% |
Student > Bachelor | 5 | 11% |
Other | 4 | 9% |
Student > Postgraduate | 4 | 9% |
Other | 13 | 28% |
Unknown | 8 | 17% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 18 | 38% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 4 | 9% |
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 3 | 6% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 3 | 6% |
Neuroscience | 2 | 4% |
Other | 7 | 15% |
Unknown | 10 | 21% |