Newborn screening (NBS) is a program run by each state to identify babies born with certain health conditions, including cystic fibrosis. Although a sweat test should ultimately be done to rule out or confirm a CF diagnosis, NBS can help you and your health care providers take immediate steps to keep your child as healthy as possible.
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April 19, 2012
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Our understanding and treatment of cystic fibrosis has evolved significantly since Dr. Dorothy Andersen first discovered the disease in 1938, but harmful misconceptions around contagion, prevalence, and symptoms pervade. Here are key facts to know about this rare, genetic condition.
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