Can Parents Handle Finding Out Their Newborn Is at Higher Risk of Certain Diseases? A Small Study Suggests They Can

August 24, 2021

(STAT News) – There’s a heated debate over whether to expand genomic sequencing to more newborns — especially about whether to sequence healthy babies. How will parents react to the results? The tests can turn out uncertain information — perhaps this child is at higher risk for a disease, but there’s no guarantee she’ll actually develop it — and families could worry, subjecting their child and the health system to unnecessary tests, appointments, and other care. (Read Full Article)