Newborns Could Soon Be Screened for Rare Pompe Enzyme Deficiency Disorder

Monday, August 19, 2013 - 08:00 in Health & Medicine

Shortly after a baby’s first wail at birth she or he receives a tiny prick on the heel. A few drops of blood are caught on special filter paper to screen for myriad diseases. [More] -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

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