Metabolic Screening Program

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Overview

This session is part of the 4th Virtual International Pediatric Conference (VIPCo) during 2023, providing an opportunity for healthcare professionals to learn from experts in the field.

What I will learn?

1. Understand the Basics: Define what the Newborn Metabolic Screen is and outline its main components.

2. Scope in Saudi Arabia: Describe the prevalence and importance of the Newborn Metabolic Screen specifically in Saudi Arabia, including governmental guidelines.

3. Disorders Screened: List the metabolic and genetic disorders commonly screened for in Saudi Arabia and explain their clinical relevance.

4. Testing Methods: Review the diagnostic methods involved, such as blood tests, and how they differ from other forms of pediatric screening.

5. Follow-up Actions: Discuss the necessary steps to be taken if a newborn tests positive for any disorders, including confirmatory tests and early interventions.

6. Healthcare Integration: Explain how the Newborn Metabolic Screen fits into the broader healthcare system and the pediatrician’s/ family physicians role in it.
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