Originally published July 12 2006
Newborn screening can cause unnecessary parental stress (press release)
by NaturalNews
Virtually all babies in the U.S. have their heels pricked soon after birth to get a blood sample for genetic testing. These "heel stick" tests identify rare metabolic disorders before they cause irreversible damage, but as more disorders are added to the screening -- many states now test for 30 or more -- false-positive results are on the rise. Researchers from Children's Hospital Boston report that these results can have negative effects on families, even after the baby proves negative on retesting. Details on their findings are embargoed and will appear in the June issue of Pediatrics.
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