Adds Krabbe Disease to the list of conditions screened for in newborns in Massachusetts.
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to include Krabbe Disease in the newborn screening program. This change aims to detect Krabbe Disease and other lysosomal storage disorders early in newborns, potentially improving treatment outcomes. The bill specifies the addition of Krabbe Leukodystrophy to the screening list, which currently includes phenylketonuria.
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