Newborn Screening
The newborn screen - also known as the ‘PKU’ or ‘heel stick’ - is a test done on all babies born in the US at about 24 hours old, and again at about two weeks old. Most people know that…
Pediatric FAQs for ordinary people
Discussion about kids and their care in plain language
The newborn screen - also known as the ‘PKU’ or ‘heel stick’ - is a test done on all babies born in the US at about 24 hours old, and again at about two weeks old. Most people know that…