俄勒冈州新生儿筛查发现麦西(Maisie)在出生时发现麦加麦氏(MCAD)缺陷, Oregon’s newborn screening saved 2-year-old Maisie by detecting MCAD deficiency at birth.

俄勒冈州新生儿血清筛查方案挽救了2岁的Maisie的生命,Misie在出生仅数天后就被诊断出患有MCAD缺乏症。 A newborn bloodspot screening program in Oregon has saved the life of 2-year-old Maisie, who was diagnosed with MCAD deficiency just days after birth. 国家规定的测试在生命最初几天内进行,并在10至14天重复进行,检查45个以上严重但可治疗的疾病,包括细胞纤维化和镰状细胞疾病。 The state-mandated test, performed within the first few days of life and repeated at 10 to 14 days, screens for over 45 serious but treatable conditions, including cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease. 该方案经过俄勒冈州公共卫生实验室的处理,自1963年启动以来,已经对99%以上的新生儿进行了筛查,使早期治疗能够防止严重并发症或死亡。 Processed by the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, the program has screened more than 99% of newborns since its 1963 launch, enabling early treatment that prevents severe complications or death. 卫生官员强调继续参与的重要性,指出该方案在改善婴儿健康方面已证明是成功的。 Health officials stress the importance of continued participation, noting the program’s proven success in improving infant health.