- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation published guidelines for newborn screening.
- Addressing disparities in screening practices among different populations is a key focus.
- Technical recommendations aim to optimize screening sensitivity, while maintaining specificity.
- Implementation challenges are acknowledged, with encouragement for incremental improvements.
- Guidelines emphasize that CF newborn screening is a screening test, not a diagnostic one.
Cystic Fibrosis: New Evidence-Based Guidelines for Newborn Screening
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May 7, 2025