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Direct linkHowse, Jennifer L.; Weiss, Marina; Green, Nancy S. – Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 2006
Expansion of newborn screening (NBS) has been driven primarily by a combination of advances in technology and medical treatment, and the sustained advocacy efforts of consumers and voluntary health organizations. The longstanding leadership of the March of Dimes has been credited by many as a critical factor in the expansion and improvement of…
Descriptors: Medical Services, State Programs, Screening Tests, Neonates
