A newborn screening (NBS) test is important to know if a newborn child carries any of the developmental, genetic, and metabolic disorders. An early diagnosis can save a lot of time, money and reduce further complication in newborns. In this exclusive video, Dr. Radha Ramadevi talks about early diagnosis and screening for newborn diseases.
Health expert: Dr. Radha Ramadevi has 40 years of experience as a pediatrician with special interest in clinical genetics and research. She was selected as the Senior Women Bioscientist in India for the year 2005 for lifetime achievement by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. She is a member of ICMR task force on Lysosomal Storage Disorders Conducting the National program on Newborn screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and also a life member of Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
