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Aug 2026
Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis and Its Incidence at a Tertiary Care Center in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study
Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-limiting genetic disorder where early detection via newborn screening (NBS) significantly improves clinical outcomes. Data regarding CF incidence and NBS efficacy in Saudi Arabia remain limited. This single-center pilot study aimed to evaluate the primary diagnostic performanc...
Hamza M. Kelabi, Fahad J. Alharbi, Adel S. Alharbi et al.
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