Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Mar 2024
More rare conditions considered for newborn bloodspot screening and new treatment option for spinal muscular atrophy
29 February 2024 - On Rare Disease Day, the Albanese Government has announced two more rare genetic conditions have been recommended by the independent group of experts for addition to Australian newborn bloodspot screening and a new treatment option for infants with spinal muscular atrophy.
The MSAC has recommended the addition of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy and sickle cell disease to Australian newborn bloodspot screening programs.
